Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I access China data?
Access China's official statistics through our free API at chinadata.live/api/v2/. No authentication required. Just visit chinadata.live/api/docs for full documentation.
2. What data sources do you use?
We use official government sources including the National Bureau of Statistics of China, IMF, World Bank, and UN Data. All data is cited and sourced.
3. How often is the updated?
Our datasets are updated as new official data becomes available. Most are updated daily, weekly, or monthly depending on the data type. Check the dataset page for specific update frequency.
4. Can I use this data for commercial purposes?
Yes! All data is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). You can use it freely with attribution. See our license details for more information.
5. How do I cite China Data Portal?
China Data Portal (2026). [Dataset Name]. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/[dataset-slug]/
6. Do you provide data downloads?
Yes! You can download data in JSON, CSV, or Excel format. Use the download button on dataset pages or access via API.
7. Is there an API rate limit?
We recommend keeping requests under 100 per minute for optimal performance. Our free tier has generous limits for most use cases.
8. Can I get real-time data?
We update datasets as new official data becomes available. For real-time needs, consider our premium API tier with webhooks and instant notifications.
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