An indicator of China's non-manufacturing sector in May fell to a four-month low, bucking a trend seen in other purchasing managers' index (PMI) data that showed a stabilizing economy.
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The services PMI compiled by HSBC/Markit slipped from April's 51.4 to 50.7 last month, 50 being the point which separates expansion from contraction.
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"Growth momentum remains slow and private sector sentiment is weak," HSBC economist Qu Hongbin said of "slight disappointment" in the latest PMI poll.
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"Policymakers should continue to ease monetary and fiscal policies in the coming months to help support growth," he said.
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Contrasted with HSBS/Markit data, the official PMI for the services sector last month climbed to a six-month high of 55.5, up from April's 54.8.Â
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 An indicator of China's non-manufacturing sector in May fell to a four-month low, bucking a trend seen in other purchasing managers' index (PMI) data that showed a stabilizing economy.
