China's services activity expanded at a slower pace in November, pressured by easing new business growth, including in exports, a private sector survey showed, as the economy braces for a rocky ride of more U.

The private survey signals that the country's recent stimulus efforts have already helped to lift certain sectors of China's ailing economy.

Caixin/S&P Global services purchasing managers’ index aligned with the official gauge, which also showed China’s non-manufacturing activity weakened last month.