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China inflation hits highest rate since 2023, but deflation woes persist

By Frank Prenesti

Date: Friday 09 Jan 2026

(Sharecast News) - Chinese inflation rose at its quickest the pace in almost three years, driven by higher food prices, but weak factory gate deflation remained, highlighting weak underlying demand.
The consumer-price index rose 0.8% year on year, in line with forecasts and the biggest rise since February 2023. However, 2025...

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