China's Inflation Falls Short, Reflecting Economic Slowdown

China's consumer inflation rate fell to a five-month low of 0.2% in November, missing expectations, as the economy shows signs of slowing. Core inflation rose slightly, while producer prices continued to decline, indicating entrenched deflationary pressures. Despite government stimulus efforts, sluggish domestic demand persists. Analysts expect deflation to continue, with near-zero CPI figures likely to persist into next year. Meanwhile, China's economy shows some recovery signs, with strong retail sales and manufacturing growth, but risks remain, particularly in the real estate sector.