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Is China really deflating deflation? It’s harder than Beijing thinks
China's consumer prices rose 1.2% year-on-year in May, while producer prices increased 3.9%, driven by higher costs for energy, semiconductors, and metals. Economists suggest this signals a shift from the 2025 deflation scare to reflation, though challenges remain.
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