中国 2 月份消费者价格下降 0.7%，为 13 个月来的首次下降，引发了对通货紧缩的担忧。 China's consumer prices fell 0.7% in February, the first drop in 13 months, raising deflation fears.

与去年同期相比，中国 2 月份的消费者价格下降了 0.7%，这是 13 个月来的首次下降。 Consumer prices in China fell 0.7% in February compared to the previous year, marking the first decline in 13 months. 下降的部分原因是需求疲软和农历新年假期的提前，而农历新年假期通常会提振消费。 The drop was partly due to weak demand and the early timing of the Lunar New Year holiday, which typically boosts spending. 生产者价格指数也下跌了 2.2%。 The producer price index also fell 2.2%. 中国政府担心通货紧缩螺旋式上升的可能性以及提振内需的必要性。 The Chinese government is concerned about the potential for a deflationary spiral and the need to boost domestic demand.