​Growth in China's services sector increased in November

In this Jan. 18, 2018 photo, staffers walk past a billboard reading "Read Caixin - Know China Better" at the Caixin Media offices in Beijing. [Photo: AP]

A recent survey showed activity in China's service sector expanded at a faster pace in November.

The Caixin services purchasing managers' index climbed to 53.8 from October's 50.8.

The 50-mark separates growth from contraction.

The reading is slightly higher than the official data released last month.

Market analysts attribute the growth to sound domestic demand and generally stable employment.