Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent trends in CPI and PPI, highlighting the need for policy intervention to support price recovery, with a focus on core inflation rather than overall inflation [1][5]. Group 1: CPI Analysis - CPI year-on-year decline narrowed from -0.7% in February to -0.1% in March, exceeding expectations of -0.2%, with food prices contributing negatively [1][6]. - Food prices fell significantly, with fresh vegetables and pork prices decreasing by 5.1% and 4.4% respectively, driven by improved supply and seasonal factors [2][3]. - Core inflation showed resilience, increasing by 0.5% year-on-year, with industrial consumer goods prices rising by 0.5% month-on-month [2][3]. Group 2: PPI Analysis - PPI year-on-year decline widened from -2.2% to -2.5%, and month-on-month decline increased from -0.1% to -0.4%, influenced by international factors and domestic production recovery [3][4]. - High-tech industries experienced positive price changes, with wearable device manufacturing prices rising by 4.6% [3][4]. - Prices in the black metal and non-metal mineral industries decreased due to faster production recovery compared to demand [3][4]. Group 3: Policy Implications - Recent tariff policies from the U.S. may negatively impact global demand and consequently affect China's demand [5]. - The government has emphasized the importance of price governance, indicating potential reforms in public utility pricing and market behavior regulation [5]. - The focus for this year should be on core inflation recovery, necessitating proactive policy measures to stimulate demand and support price stabilization [5].