AI Data Insight
According to the latest data, China's means of production PPI MoM dropped to 100.7 in April 2026 (Q2). Although this represents a significant convergence compared to the previous value of 102.1, it still maintains positive growth. Driven by surging international energy prices and AI industry upgrades, imported inflation of upstream raw materials supported this expansion; however, the risk of impeded transmission to downstream domestic demand still requires high vigilance.