Group 1 - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.8% year-on-year in December 2025, with the growth rate expanding by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month, and a month-on-month increase of 0.2% [3][4] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by 0.2% month-on-month in December, marking the third consecutive month of increase, with the growth rate also expanding by 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [4] - The implementation of the "old-for-new" consumption policy has led to significant growth in the consumption of related goods such as automobiles, mobile phones, and home appliances [3] Group 2 - The national rural water supply coverage has reached 96%, with significant progress in the construction of major water conservancy projects, enhancing water supply security for 134 million rural residents [7] - The national water network now covers 80.3% of the country's land area, with 27 major water conservancy projects initiated in 2025 and 9,420 rural water supply projects completed [7] - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, 181 major water conservancy projects are planned, which is an increase of 65 projects compared to the "13th Five-Year Plan" [8] Group 3 - Since the implementation of the "Australian and Hong Kong vehicles northbound" policy in 2023, over 200,000 vehicles have been registered for this program, with significant traffic through the border [10] - The total number of vehicles passing through the border at the Gongbei Customs has exceeded 8.43 million, averaging 18,000 vehicles per day [10]

Core Viewpoint - In December 2025, the national consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.8% year-on-year, with urban areas rising by 0.9% and rural areas by 0.6%. Food prices rose by 1.1%, while non-food prices increased by 0.8%. The overall CPI for the year remained unchanged compared to the previous year [1][8]. Price Changes by Category Year-on-Year Changes - In December, the prices of food, tobacco, and alcohol increased by 0.8%, contributing approximately 0.24 percentage points to the CPI. Fresh vegetable prices surged by 18.2%, impacting the CPI by about 0.39 percentage points. Fresh fruit prices rose by 4.4%, contributing 0.09 percentage points, while egg prices fell by 12.7%, reducing the CPI by 0.09 percentage points. Pork prices decreased by 14.6%, leading to a 0.20 percentage point decline in the CPI [3][8]. - Other categories showed mixed results, with healthcare prices rising by 1.8%, and clothing and education prices increasing by 1.7% and 0.9%, respectively. Transportation and housing prices declined [3][6]. Month-on-Month Changes - In December, food, tobacco, and alcohol prices rose by 0.2%, contributing approximately 0.05 percentage points to the CPI. Fresh fruit prices increased by 2.6%, impacting the CPI by 0.05 percentage points, while fresh vegetable prices rose by 0.8%, contributing 0.02 percentage points. Pork prices fell by 1.7%, leading to a 0.02 percentage point decrease in the CPI [5][6]. - Other categories experienced four price increases, two stable prices, and one decrease. Prices for other goods and services rose by 2.8%, while living goods and services increased by 0.4%. Education and healthcare prices both saw a slight increase of 0.1%, while housing prices decreased by 0.1% [6][9]. Summary of Key Data - The overall CPI for December 2025 was 0.2% month-on-month and 0.8% year-on-year, with urban areas at 0.2% and 0.9%, respectively, and rural areas at 0.2% and 0.6% [1][8]. - Food prices increased by 0.3% month-on-month and 1.1% year-on-year, while non-food prices rose by 0.1% and 0.8%, respectively [1][8]. - The CPI remained unchanged for the entire year of 2025 [1][8].

Group 1 - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in China increased by 0.8% year-on-year in December 2025, marking the highest level since March 2023, with a rise of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [1] - The increase in CPI was primarily driven by a significant rise in food prices, which saw a year-on-year increase of 1.1% in December, up by 0.9 percentage points from the previous month [1] - Fresh vegetables and fruits experienced notable price increases, with year-on-year growth rates of 18.2% and 4.4% respectively, while prices for beef, lamb, and aquatic products also rose [1] Group 2 - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.2% year-on-year in December, maintaining a growth rate above 1% for four consecutive months [1] - On a month-on-month basis, the CPI shifted from a decrease of 0.1% in November to an increase of 0.2% in December, influenced by rising prices of industrial consumer goods excluding energy, which increased by 0.6% [1] - The effects of consumption-boosting policies and increased shopping demand around the New Year contributed to price increases in various categories, including communication tools, baby products, and entertainment durable goods, with price rises ranging from 1.4% to 3.0% [1] Group 3 - For the entire year of 2025, China's CPI is expected to remain stable compared to the previous year, supported by ongoing consumption-boosting initiatives and improvements in market competition [2] - Looking ahead to 2026, a more proactive macroeconomic policy environment is anticipated to foster economic growth and a reasonable recovery in prices, with expectations for a steady increase in CPI [2]

Core Viewpoint - The National Bureau of Statistics reported that in December, consumer demand increased due to effective policies promoting consumption and the upcoming New Year holiday, leading to a 0.2% month-on-month rise and a 0.8% year-on-year increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) [1] Group 1 - In December, the implementation of policies aimed at expanding domestic demand and promoting consumption showed significant effects [1] - The approaching New Year holiday contributed to an increase in resident consumption demand [1] - The CPI experienced a month-on-month increase of 0.2% and a year-on-year increase of 0.8% [1]

Core Insights - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2025 increased by 0.8% year-on-year, marking the highest level since March 2023, with a month-on-month increase of 0.2% after a previous decline [1] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.2% year-on-year, maintaining a growth rate above 1% for four consecutive months [1] - The increase in consumer demand, driven by policy incentives and seasonal factors, has led to price increases in various categories, including fresh fruits and seafood [1] Economic Policies and Consumer Behavior - The implementation of major policies aimed at expanding domestic demand has positively impacted consumer sentiment, with initiatives such as the trade-in policy for consumer goods and targeted consumption promotion actions [1] - There has been a notable increase in the consumption of automobiles, mobile phones, and home appliances, with price trends significantly better than in previous years [1] Annual Overview - For the entire year of 2025, the national CPI remained flat compared to the previous year, while the core CPI saw a modest increase of 0.7% [1]

Core Insights - In December 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.8% year-on-year and 0.2% month-on-month, while the Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 1.9% year-on-year and increased by 0.2% month-on-month [1][4]. Consumer Prices - The rise in CPI was attributed to effective policies promoting consumption and increased demand due to the upcoming New Year [4]. - Food prices rose by 1.1%, contributing approximately 0.17 percentage points to the CPI increase, with fresh vegetables and fruits seeing significant price hikes of 18.2% and 4.4%, respectively [4][5]. - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.2%, maintaining above 1% for four consecutive months [5]. Producer Prices - PPI saw a month-on-month increase of 0.2%, marking three consecutive months of growth, driven by improved supply-demand dynamics in certain industries [5][6]. - Year-on-year, PPI decreased by 1.9%, but the decline was less severe than the previous month, indicating some positive changes in industry pricing [6]. - Key industries such as coal mining and lithium-ion battery manufacturing experienced price increases, with coal mining prices rising for five consecutive months [5][6]. Market Dynamics - The construction of a unified national market is progressing, leading to a narrowing of price declines in various sectors [6]. - Consumption potential is being effectively released, with notable price increases in cultural and quality goods, such as a 23.3% rise in the manufacturing of arts and crafts products [6].

Group 1 - In December, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.2% month-on-month and 0.8% year-on-year, driven by effective policies to boost domestic demand and consumption, along with rising consumer demand as the New Year approached [1] - The month-on-month CPI increase was primarily influenced by rising prices of industrial consumer goods, excluding energy, with prices of communication tools, baby products, entertainment durable goods, and household appliances rising between 1.4% and 3.0% [2] - Year-on-year, the CPI's increase of 0.8% marked a 0.1 percentage point rise from the previous month, reaching the highest level since March 2023, largely due to an increase in food prices [3] Group 2 - The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by 0.2% month-on-month in December, marking the third consecutive month of increase, with the growth rate expanding by 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [4] - Prices in the coal mining and washing industry and coal processing rose by 1.3% and 0.8% month-on-month, respectively, both showing increases for five consecutive months [4] - International prices of non-ferrous metals have risen, leading to increases in domestic prices for non-ferrous metal mining and selection, as well as non-ferrous metal smelting and rolling industries, with month-on-month increases of 3.7% and 2.8%, respectively [4]

12月份，食品烟酒类价格同比上涨0.8%，影响CPI（居民消费价格指数）上涨约0.24个百分点。食品 中，鲜菜价格上涨18.2%，影响CPI上涨约0.39个百分点；鲜果价格上涨4.4%，影响CPI上涨约0.09个百 分点；水产品价格上涨1.6%，影响CPI上涨约0.03个百分点；蛋类价格下降12.7%，影响CPI下降约0.09 个百分点；畜肉类价格下降6.1%，影响CPI下降约0.19个百分点，其中猪肉价格下降14.6%，影响CPI下 降约0.20个百分点；粮食价格下降0.3%，影响CPI下降约0.01个百分点。 其他七大类价格同比五涨两降。其中，其他用品及服务、生活用品及服务、医疗保健价格分别上涨 17.4%、2.2%和1.8%，衣着、教育文化娱乐价格分别上涨1.7%和0.9%；交通通信、居住价格分别下降 2.6%和0.2%。 环比来看，12月份，CPI环比上涨0.2%。其中，城市上涨0.2%，农村上涨0.2%；食品价格上涨0.3%，非 食品价格上涨0.1%；消费品价格上涨0.3%，服务价格持平。 文/张智 1月9日，国家统计局发布数据显示，2025年全年，全国居民消费价格指数（CPI）与上年持平。 201 ...

Group 1 - The core consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.2% month-on-month and 0.8% year-on-year, with core CPI (excluding food and energy) rising by 1.2% year-on-year, indicating a recovery in consumer demand driven by policies to boost consumption and the upcoming New Year holiday [1][2][3] - Food prices rose by 1.1% year-on-year, with significant increases in fresh vegetables (18.2%) and fresh fruits (4.4%), contributing to the overall CPI increase [3][2] - Energy prices decreased by 3.8% year-on-year, with gasoline prices dropping by 8.4%, while the overall CPI was positively impacted by a 0.3% rise in food prices [3][2] Group 2 - The producer price index (PPI) increased by 0.2% month-on-month, marking the third consecutive month of growth, with a narrowing year-on-year decline of 1.9% [4][5] - Key industries such as coal mining and lithium-ion battery manufacturing saw price increases due to improved supply-demand dynamics and ongoing capacity management policies [4][6] - The prices of non-ferrous metals rose significantly due to international price increases, while oil-related industries experienced price declines due to falling crude oil prices [4][6]

Core Viewpoint - In December 2025, the national consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.8% year-on-year, with urban areas rising by 0.9% and rural areas by 0.6% [1][7]. Group 1: Year-on-Year Price Changes - The CPI for December 2025 showed a year-on-year increase of 0.8%, with food prices rising by 1.1% and non-food prices by 0.8% [1][7]. - Among food items, fresh vegetable prices surged by 18.2%, contributing approximately 0.39 percentage points to the CPI, while pork prices fell by 14.6%, reducing the CPI by about 0.20 percentage points [3][7]. - Other categories showed mixed results, with healthcare prices increasing by 1.8% and transportation costs decreasing by 2.6% [3][7]. Group 2: Month-on-Month Price Changes - In December, the CPI increased by 0.2% month-on-month, with food prices rising by 0.3% and non-food prices by 0.1% [1][5]. - Fresh fruit prices rose by 2.6% month-on-month, contributing approximately 0.05 percentage points to the CPI, while meat prices, including pork, saw a decline [5][7]. - Other categories experienced varied changes, with other goods and services prices increasing by 2.8% and housing costs decreasing by 0.1% [5][7]. Group 3: Annual Overview - For the entire year of 2025, the national consumer price index remained unchanged compared to the previous year [1][7]. - Food prices overall decreased by 1.5% year-on-year, while non-food prices increased by 0.4% [7][8]. - The overall inflationary pressure was relatively stable, with significant fluctuations observed in specific categories such as fresh vegetables and pork [3][7].