China has reported its factory activity expanded at a slower pace in December, despite recent stimulus measures and in the face of increasing trade risks. the National Bureau of Statistics said Tuesday that the official Purchasing Managers’ Index,

China's manufacturing activity grew for a third straight month in December but barely, an official factory survey showed on Tuesday, suggesting the effects of policy stimulus may take more time to lend support as fresh trade risks loom.

Factory activity expanded at a slower pace in China for December, while construction and service activities rebounded sharply.

US has highest index for trade friction with China, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade says.

Following Donald Trump's election, the US-China trade war appeared to be entering a new phase with Trump's announcement in late November of additional tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada, a move reminiscent of his "Tariff Man" persona.