China’s Inflation Hovers Near Zero at 0.8% in May 2026, Deflation Risk Lingers as Property Sector Weighs on Growth

China CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price index (CPI) rose just 0.8% year-on-year in May 2026, signaling persistent deflation risk, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in June 2026. China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China, holds its benchmark 1-year loan prime rate … Read more

China CPI Edges Up to 0.8% in May 2026 as Deflation Risk Persists

China CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price inflation remained low at 0.8% in May 2026, signaling ongoing deflation risk, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in June 2026. The People’s Bank of China held its 1-year Loan Prime Rate at 3.10%, with the next … Read more