March keeps Feb factory momentum up

Factories in China continued to see steady activity in March, a private sector survey showed on Monday.

Experts suggested policy efforts should be further scaled up to boost consumption, create jobs and energize domestic demand to beef up growth.

The Caixin China General Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index came in at 50 in March, media group Caixin said on Monday, down from February's reading of 51.6. The 50-point mark separates growth from contraction.