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China’s economic slowdown has given rise to concerns over deflation, which occurs when the inflation rate falls into the negative, reflecting a decrease in the general price level of goods and services.
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4 October, 2024
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‘Persistent’ deflationary pressure remains for China: 4 inflation data takeaways

Consumer prices in China grew by 0.2 per cent in November, while the cost of goods at the factory gate fell for the 26th month in a row.

People buy vegetables at a market in Shenyang. Photo: AFP
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Consumer prices in China grew by 0.2 per cent in November, while the cost of goods at the factory gate fell for the 26th month in a row.

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A customer sits outside a restaurant in Beijing on October 11. Financial markets have no stomach for delay and conflicting policy signals. Photo: Bloomberg
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Explainer | 7 takeaways from China’s trade, inflation data in September

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China’s core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, grew 0.6 per cent year on year in May. Photo: EPA
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China’s consumer prices rebound thanks to holiday boom, but deflation risks loom

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Cash payments for households could ease China’s deflation woes, analysts say

Several economic researchers and observers have emphasised the need for measures to boost demand, particularly direct cash payments to households, but have lamented such action is unlikely to be taken at present.

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Observers have called for demand stimulus, possibly in the form of cash payments to households, to prevent deflation and economic slowdown. Photo: AFP
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Explainer | ‘Deflationary pressure heightens’: 4 takeaways from China’s inflation data

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China’s weak demand woes underlined after deflation risks intensified in June

China’s consumer price index (CPI) remained flat in June, year on year, while the producer price index (PPI) suffered its steepest fall since December 2015 last month, data released on Monday showed.

Beijing has set a consumer price index (CPI) target of around 3 per cent growth for 2023. Photo: Xinhua
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