Monetary policy drives up prices

For more insights on the newly-released CPI data, let's turn to our guest here in CCTV's studio, Mr Cao Can, who is the author of The Dollar Apocalypse.

Q1. The CPI rebounce came as no surprise as the increase in food prices has been so telling. But what do you think is the root cause of the price hike, and of the inflation?

Q2. The November CPI rose from its 33-month low in October. Does this imply any inflation trend for the near future? What do you think the government should do in the coming months?