China has revised the release time for its July economic data to 3 p.m. on Monday, breaking with recent practice. The National Bureau of Statistics updated its schedule to show the new time, while the State Council Information Office will hold a briefing on the figures at the same hour.

This alignment of data release and briefing is intended to improve transparency and provide investors and analysts with timely information, helping to reduce uncertainty and facilitate smoother market reactions.

The change is part of China’s broader effort to streamline its economic reporting and align more closely with global market expectations. By synchronizing the release with a high‑level briefing, authorities aim to reduce lag and improve the clarity of the data communicated to the public.

Bloomberg has covered the update, noting that the shift may influence how global investors interpret China’s economic trajectory for the year.