China's inflation data show economy in doldrums despite a slight improvement in trade

China's economy is continuing to struggle with consumer demand waning.

Consumer prices in September were unchanged from the previous year, with 2.5 percent decline in wholesale prices.

Reduced overseas demands have hit exports and imports and China's slow post_COVID recovery is affecting regional and global economic growth.

A slight uptick in trade and marginally improved manufacturing numbers, however, show signs on a recovery, a news agency report said.