China Inflation Rate Rises to 0.8% in August

China's inflation rate rose to 0.8% in August 2026, from 0.5% in July 2026. The reading marks the third consecutive monthly increase after a 0.5% print in July, though it remains well below the series high of 27.7% recorded in October 1994. The rate has fluctuated over the past year, with a year-ago value of -0.4% in August 2025. The current level is also above the all-time low of -2.2% seen in May 1999. The data was released by the International Monetary Fund.