China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in a year in March, a factory survey showed on Monday, with new orders boosting production, giving the world's No. 2 economy some reprieve as it deals with an intensifying U.

Chinese manufacturing activity in March reached its highest level in a year, indicating the effectiveness of Beijing's stimulus measures. However, impending American tariffs may threaten further growth.

China's manufacturing activity grew in March for the highest rate in a year, official data showed Monday, a rare bright spot as the world's second-largest economy struggles to climb out of a prolonged slump.