China’s consumer prices remain flat in 2025 as policymakers confront price wars and weak demand

China’s consumer prices remain flat in 2025 as policymakers confront price wars and weak demand

  • January 9, 2026

China’s consumer prices showed little movement throughout 2025, highlighting the continued challenge facing policymakers as they try to revive domestic demand while curbing destructive price competition across key industries. Official data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the consumer price

China’s Consumer Inflation Rebounds to Highest Level Since March

China’s Consumer Inflation Rebounds to Highest Level Since March

  • December 10, 2025

China’s consumer inflation strengthened in November, with official data released on Wednesday showing the Consumer Price Index rising 0.7 percent year on year. The figure marks the highest level recorded since March and represents a noticeable improvement from October, when prices grew at