China's consumer inflation hit a five-month low in November as fresh food prices pulled back while factory deflation persisted, suggesting Beijing's recent efforts to shore up faltering economic demand are having only limited impact.

China’s consumer price growth slowed in November suggesting persistent weak domestic demand despite Beijing’s push to revive spending.

China’s consumer inflation decelerated in November, showing that government efforts haven’t been enough to boost demand and increasing pressure on this week’s key meetings to signal more policy support.