[National Bureau of Statistics: National CPI rose 0.8% year-on-year in August, up 0.4% month-on-month] Data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that in August, the national CPI rose 0.8% year-on-year and 0.4% month-on-month. On average, from January to August, the national CPI increased by 0.9% compared to the same period last year.