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China Faces Stagnant Consumer Inflation for Two Years as December CPI Lags

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China Faces Stagnant Consumer Inflation for Two Years as December CPI Lags

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  • China's **consumer price index (CPI)** rose by **0.1% year-on-year** in December, falling short of forecasts.
  • The **CPI growth** for 2024 remains at **0.2%**, unchanged from 2023, the lowest since 2009.
  • Since **April 2023**, China's CPI growth has been near **zero**, increasing concerns of **deflation** and weak demand.
  • December saw a **decline in food prices** by **0.5%**, while non-food prices increased by **0.2%**.
  • The **producer price index (PPI)** dropped by **2.3%**, marking its **27th consecutive month of decline**.

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