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China inflation rises as coronavirus disrupts supply chains

The coronavirus outbreak in China has disrupted supply chains, causing a spike in food prices

China consumer prices rose at their highest rate in more than eight years, official data showed Monday, with inflation more than expected on the back of Lunar New Year demand and a deadly virus outbreak.

Beijing had already been battling a slowing domestic economy before the new coronavirus emerged, disrupting businesses, travel and supply chains.

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