China’s Economic Pulse: Signs of a Steady Recovery

China’s latest economic data paints a picture of a steady recovery. The consumer price index rose in October for the first time since June, up 0.2 percent — the fastest pace so far this year. Meanwhile, the annual Double 11 shopping festival underscored the resilience and innovation of China’s consumer market, with major e-commerce platforms reporting record sales fueled by AI-driven technologies and a growing consumer appetite for quality and diversity. At the same time, China’s foreign trade has remained robust. What do these figures reveal about the strength of domestic demand and export momentum? And what policy moves might we expect in the coming months?