BEIJING Chinese consumer inflation rose more than expected in July to hit a five-month high, data showed on Aug. 9, providing some much-needed positive news on the world's number-two economy. The reading comes as authorities struggle to kickstart activity among the country's army of consumers, with officials last week issuing a set of directives aimed at boosting buying. The 0.5 percent increase in the consumer price index was sharply up from the 0.2 percent seen in June and marked the sixth

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