Economic Calendar and indicators of China
Overview
| Indicator | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP q/q | 1.3% | 1 Q 2026 | 1.2% | Quarterly |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | Apr 2026 | 5.4% | Monthly |
| CPI y/y | 1.2% | Apr 2026 | 1.0% | Monthly |
| Trade Balance | ¥692.80 B | Nov 2024 | ¥679.10 B | Monthly |
Economic Calendar
Time,
Currency
Event
Actual
Forecast
Previous
2026.05.31 01:00, CNY, Manufacturing PMI, Actual: 50.0, Forecast: 49.6, Previous: 50.3
2026.05.31 01:00, CNY, Non-Manufacturing PMI, Actual: 50.1, Forecast: 49.6, Previous: 49.4
2026.05.31 01:00, CNY, Composite PMI, Actual: 50.5, Previous: 50.1
2026.06.01 01:45, CNY, Caixin Manufacturing PMI, Actual: 51.8, Forecast: 51.5, Previous: 52.2
2026.06.03 01:45, CNY, Caixin Services PMI, Forecast: 54.3, Previous: 52.6
2026.06.03 01:45, CNY, Caixin Composite PMI, Previous: 53.1
2026.06.07 06:00, CNY, Foreign Exchange Reserves, Forecast: $3.364 T, Previous: $3.411 T
Economic indicators
| GDP | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP YTD y/y | 5.0% | 1 Q 2026 | 4.8% | Quarterly |
| GDP q/q | 1.3% | 1 Q 2026 | 1.2% | Quarterly |
| GDP y/y | 5.0% | 1 Q 2026 | 4.5% | Quarterly |
| Labor | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | Apr 2026 | 5.4% | Monthly |
| Prices | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| CPI m/m | 0.3% | Apr 2026 | -0.7% | Monthly |
| CPI y/y | 1.2% | Apr 2026 | 1.0% | Monthly |
| PPI y/y | 2.8% | Apr 2026 | 0.5% | Monthly |
| Money | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Foreign Direct Investment YTD y/y | N/D | Apr 2026 | -7.3% | Monthly |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves | $3.411 T | Apr 2026 | $3.342 T | Monthly |
| PBC M2 Money Stock y/y | 8.6% | Apr 2026 | 8.5% | Monthly |
| PBC New Loans | ¥-0.010 T | Apr 2026 | ¥2.990 T | Monthly |
| PBC Outstanding Loan Growth y/y | 5.6% | Apr 2026 | 5.7% | Monthly |
| Trade | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Exports USD y/y | 6.7% | Nov 2024 | 12.7% | Monthly |
| Exports y/y | 5.8% | Nov 2024 | 11.2% | Monthly |
| Imports USD y/y | -3.9% | Nov 2024 | -2.3% | Monthly |
| Imports y/y | -4.7% | Nov 2024 | -3.7% | Monthly |
| Trade Balance | ¥692.80 B | Nov 2024 | ¥679.10 B | Monthly |
| Trade Balance USD | $97.44 B | Nov 2024 | $95.72 B | Monthly |
| Business | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Caixin Composite PMI | 53.1 | Apr 2026 | 51.5 | Monthly |
| Caixin Manufacturing PMI | 51.8 | May 2026 | 52.2 | Monthly |
| Caixin Services PMI | 52.6 | Apr 2026 | 56.7 | Monthly |
| Composite PMI | 50.5 | May 2026 | 50.1 | Monthly |
| Fixed Asset Investment y/y | -1.6% | Apr 2026 | 1.7% | Monthly |
| Industrial Production YTD y/y | 5.6% | Apr 2026 | 6.1% | Monthly |
| Industrial Production y/y | 4.1% | Apr 2026 | 5.7% | Monthly |
| Industrial Profit YTD y/y | 18.2% | Apr 2026 | 15.5% | Monthly |
| Industrial Profit y/y | 0.8% | Jun 2022 | -6.5% | Monthly |
| Manufacturing PMI | 50.0 | May 2026 | 50.3 | Monthly |
| Non-Manufacturing PMI | 50.1 | May 2026 | 49.4 | Monthly |
| Consumer | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Retail Sales YTD y/y | 1.9% | Apr 2026 | 2.4% | Monthly |
| Retail Sales y/y | 0.2% | Apr 2026 | 1.7% | Monthly |