China consumer inflation hits three-year high as producer deflation eases

    FUYANG, CHINA – 2026/02/14: Shoppers push carts through festively decorated supermarket aisles, with red lanterns and “Golden Horse Welcoming Spring” banners hanging overhead. Sheldon Cooper | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images China’s consumer inflation recorded the biggest jump in more than three years, as an extended holiday bolstered spending while deflation in factory-gate…

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