In June 2025, the monthly inflation rate of consumer prices ranged at *** percent compared to the same month of the previous year. Consumer prices were pushed down by low prices for transportation and fuels while prices for clothing, recreation and education, healthcare, and miscellaneous items and services increased. During 2021 and 2022, higher inflation was mainly due to high transportation and energy prices.

Between January 2009 and July 2019, the healthcare facility and service sector in China generated almost 12 billion U.S. dollars of primary market investments, according to EqualOcean data analysis. One-third of the funding was raised by online healthcare companies, such as PingAn Good, WeDoctor, and MiaoShou Doctor.

The graph shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in China as of June 2025, by sector and area. That month, the CPI for transportation and communication in urban areas resided at **** index points. Measuring inflation The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an economic indicator that measures changes in the price level of a representative basket of consumer goods and services. It is calculated by taking price changes for each item in the market basket and averaging them. Goods and services are weighted according to their significance. The CPI can be used to assess the price changes related to the cost of living. It is also useful for identifying periods of inflation and deflation. A significant rise in CPI during a short period of time denotes inflation and a significant drop during a short period of time suggests deflation. Development of inflation in China Annual projections of China’s inflation rate forecast by the IMF estimate a relatively low increase in prices in the coming years. The implications of low inflation are two-fold for a national economy. On the one hand, price levels remain largely stable which may lead to equal or increased spending levels by domestic consumers. On the other hand, low inflation signifies an expansion slowdown of the economy, as is reflected by China’s gross domestic product growth. In recent years, inflation rates in rural areas have on average been slightly higher than in the cities. This reflects a shift of economic growth from the largest cities and coastal regions to the inner provinces and the countryside. Higher price levels in rural areas in turn relate to higher inflation rates of food products.

In June 2025, the monthly inflation rate in China ranged at 0.1 percent compared to the same month in the previous year. Inflation had peaked at 2.8 percent in September 2022, but eased thereafter. The annual average inflation rate in China ranged at 0.2 percent in 2024. China’s inflation in comparison The term inflation means the devaluation of money caused by a permanent increase of the price level for products such as consumer or investment goods. The inflation rate is most commonly measured by the Consumer Price Index. The Consumer Price Index shows the price development for private expenses based on a basket of products representing the consumption of an average consumer household. Compared to other major economies in the world, China has a moderate and stable level of inflation. The inflation in China is on average lower than in other BRIC countries, although China enjoys higher economic growth rates. Inflation rates of developed regions in the world had for a long time been lower than in China, but that picture changed fundamentally during the coronavirus pandemic with most developed countries experiencing quickly rising consumer prices. Regional inflation rates in China In China, there is a regional difference in inflation rates. As of May 2025, Shaanxi province experienced the highest CPI growth, while Guangxi reported the lowest. In recent years, inflation rates in rural areas have often been slightly higher than in the cities. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, inflation was mainly fueled by a surge in prices for food and micellaneous items and services in recent months. The price gain in other sectors was comparatively slight. Transport prices have decreased recently, but had grown significantly in 2021 and 2022.

In June 2025, consumer price levels of food, tobacco, and liquor in China increased by approximately *** percent compared to the same month of the previous year. The term 'inflation' describes money and the decrease in its value, which is characterized by an increase of the price level of finished products (consumer goods, capital goods). The Consumer Price Index tracks private consumption expenditure trends and shows an increase in the index's current level of inflation.

■Objectives and Overview China's political, economic and social structure is unique, and under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, not only the central government agencies but also local administrations have the power to influence markets and businesses at the provincial, municipal, autonomous and municipal levels. In China, therefore, there are innumerable priority policies and projects in various fields, not only in the central government but also in each local administration, and there is also a vast amount of information on policies and legal systems related to them. In order for our country's domestic industry to conduct transparent and fair business in China while ensuring its safety, it is essential to collect and analyze sufficient background information on Chinese policies, foster Chinese understanding of Japanese legal systems and the technology of private companies, and develop a business environment that enables Taiwan's excellent products and services to be deployed in China on a business basis. At present, business and dialogue exchanges between the public and private sectors are taking place between Japan and China at various levels and fields. In order to build a "constructive and stable Japan-China relationship," it will be important to continue to accelerate these efforts. The purpose of this grant is to improve the investment environment in China, to encourage Japanese industries to develop their business in the Chinese market, and to contribute to the smooth development of economic trade between Japan and China by subsidizing a combination of research projects (1), seminar matching projects (2), and high-level exchange projects (3) to promote economic exchanges between our country and China.

■ Eligibility Eligibility: Companies must meet the following requirements: * For consortium-style applications, you must select an organizer and the organizer must submit a business proposal. (However, the organizer cannot entrust all the work to another person.) (1) Must be based in Japan. (2) The Company has the organization, personnel, etc. to perform the Business properly. (3) The applicant has a management base necessary for the smooth execution of the Project and sufficient management capability for funds, etc. (4) The applicant is not subject to suspension of grant issuance, etc. or suspension of designation from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. (5) Have a good record of activities in China (Exchange programs, surveys and research, etc.) and have a good cooperative relationship with the Communist Party of China and other central and local government agencies. (6) Possess the ability and background to plan and execute business in China as a whole and in a wide range of fields based on a thorough understanding of the needs of Japanese companies and industries that have already or are planning to enter China.

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In June 2025, the sales revenue of the gastronomy sector in China ranged at about *** billion yuan, displaying an increase of approximately *** percent compared to the same period of the previous year. In 2024, November witnessed the best sales revenue performance of the food service industry in the country.

China Exports to United States was US$525.65 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Exports to United States - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.