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The statistic shows the inflation rate in China in May 2013, by sector. The term 'inflation' describes money and the decrease in its value, which is characterized by an increase of the price level of finished products (consumer goods, capital goods). The consumer price index tracks private consumption expenditure trends and shows an increase in the index's current level of inflation. In May 2013, the food prices in China increased by 3.2 percent compared to the same month of the previous year.