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Statistical Economic Data
The German-Chinese Bureau of Economic Research collects statistical data on the economics of the People’s Republic of China. A bimonthly update of this data is also published in the “China-Telegram” issued by the German-Chinese Business Association (DCW).
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Index reading < 50 indicates contraction, index reading > 50 indicates expansion.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China, Trading Economics, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Markit Economics
Last update: 14 Jan 2026
Year-on-year comparison (same month last year).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China
Last update: 14 Jan 2026
Year-on-year comparison (same month last year); reference values in USD.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China, General Administration of Customs of the PR China
Last update: 14 Jan 2026
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