China's services sector strengthened by a fraction in February, according to HSBC.
根据汇丰银行(HSBC)开展的调查，2月份中国服务业活动的扩张幅度略有增长。
The monthly purchasing managers' index for the services sector was 52, a slight increase from the six-month low of 51.8 in January. Any level above 50 reflects growth in the survey by HSBC and compiled by Markit.
该月服务业采购经理人指数(PMI)读数为52，略高于1月份51.8的6个月低点。这一指数由汇丰银行和Markit共同编制，该指数高于50，表示相关产业处于扩张之中。

The lacklustre readings indicate softening demand in the world's second largest economy but HSBC said there was "anecdotal evidence" of new projects and strong client demand.
这一读数的低迷，显示这个全球第二大经济体的需求处于疲软状态。不过，汇丰银行表示，“坊间有证据”称新的项目正在上马、客户需求十分强劲。
Annabel Fiddes, economist at Markit, added:“The latest PMI data signalled that China's service sector remained in expansionary territory in February, though the rate of growth remained modest. However, the solid rise in new orders suggests that activity growth may pick up in the months ahead, as firms continued to add to their payroll numbers amid a positive business outlook. ”
Markit经济学家安娜贝尔•菲德斯(Annabel Fiddes)补充说：“最新PMI数据显示，2月份中国服务业依然处于扩张区间——尽管其增长幅度依然很低。不过，新订单的强劲增长，意味着今后几个月服务业活动的增长幅度或将扩大，原因是在积极的商业前景下，企业会继续招揽更多员工。”
HSBC also released its composite PMI for February, combining the results for both manufacturing and services. This rose to 51.8 in February, up from 51 in January, marking a five month high.
此外，汇丰银行还发布了将制造业和服务业PMI指数相结合的2月份综合PMI指数。2月份该指数从1月份的51上升至51.8，这是5个月内的最高点。