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# China Business Confidence

> China business confidence is -0.40 as of Aug 2026, from -1.60. History from 2000, source OECD. Free API & MCP access.

Business Confidence in China rose to -0.40 in Aug 2026 from -1.60 in Jul 2026.

Business Confidence in China averaged 3.16 from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 18.40 in Apr 2008 and a record low of -28.60 in Feb 2020. The series is reported monthly with history from 2000.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| -0.40 | -1.60 | 18.40 (Apr 2008) | -28.60 (Feb 2020) | 2000–2026 | Index | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is China's business confidence right now?**

Business Confidence in China is -0.40 as of Aug 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for China's business confidence?**

The all-time high is 18.40 (Apr 2008); the record low is -28.60 (Feb 2020), over a series starting in 2000.

**How often is this series updated?**

Business Confidence for China is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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