[National Bureau of Statistics: Improvement in domestic market supply and demand, and gradual optimization of market competition order are the main reasons driving the PPI increase] Jin10 Data, April 16 – On April 16, Mao Shengyong, Deputy Director of the National Bureau of Statistics, stated at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that in March, the producer price index (PPI) for industrial products rose by 0.5% year-on-year. This is a significant positive signal, marking the end of a 41-month consecutive decline. Regarding the reasons behind the PPI increase, Mao Shengyong pointed out three key factors: First, the further improvement in the domestic market supply and demand relationship is the most important reason. In recent years, the rapid development of artificial intelligence in China has driven related demand expansion and price increases. The steady advancement of green transformation has also boosted demand for green products, leading to price recovery for certain products. Prices reflect the supply and demand relationship, so industrial product prices indicate positive changes in this relationship. Second, the gradual optimization of market competition order. Key industries have been advancing capacity adjustments in a solid and orderly manner. Third, the influence of international factors has also become evident. Overall, the improvement in domestic market supply and demand and the gradual optimization of market competition order have played a more dominant role.