Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the fiscal revenue and expenditure situation in China for the first four months of 2025, highlighting a decline in general public budget revenue and an increase in expenditure, indicating a potential for fiscal acceleration supported by government debt financing [2][7]. Group 1: Fiscal Performance Overview - In the first four months of 2025, general public budget revenue was 80,616 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.4%, while expenditure was 93,581 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.6% [2][7]. - The broad fiscal revenue grew by 2.7% year-on-year in April 2025, and broad fiscal expenditure increased by 12.9%, with both metrics showing improvement compared to March [3][8]. Group 2: Debt Financing and Support - The broad fiscal deficit reached -2.7 trillion yuan in April 2025, higher than the average deficit of -1.4 trillion yuan from 2020 to 2024, indicating effective support from government debt financing [10]. - As of May 16, 2025, the net financing of government bonds reached 2.4 trillion yuan, with an issuance progress of 49.4%, significantly higher than the 20.9% progress in the same period of 2024 [10]. Group 3: Special Bonds and Land Revenue - The issuance progress of new special bonds remains slow, with a current issuance scale of 1.37 trillion yuan and a progress rate of 31%, lower than the 43.5% and 43.1% in 2022 and 2023 respectively [13]. - Land transfer revenue showed a year-on-year increase of 4% in April 2025, with a significant improvement in the growth rate compared to March, indicating potential recovery in local government financing [12][19]. Group 4: Government Fund Revenue and Expenditure - Government fund revenue increased by 8.1% year-on-year in April 2025, with land transfer income contributing to this improvement [19]. - Government fund expenditure surged by 44.7% year-on-year in April 2025, driven by the recovery in land transfer income and accelerated issuance of special bonds [31]. Group 5: Tax Revenue Trends - General fiscal revenue showed a year-on-year increase of 1.9% in April 2025, with tax revenue recovering marginally, particularly in stamp duty and individual income tax [25]. - The budget completion rate for general fiscal revenue in April 2025 was 9.3%, slightly higher than the same period in 2024 and the average of the past five years [25].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the declining birth rates in Europe and East Asia, exploring international experiences and potential policies for China to address this issue. Group 1: International Experience in Addressing Low Birth Rates - European and East Asian economies have implemented various birth support policies, including cash subsidies and parental leave, which have shown positive effects on birth rates [2][27]. - OECD countries emphasize systematic and tiered birth support policies targeting parents, children, and businesses, with significant fiscal support and childcare services contributing to improved birth rates [2][31]. - Countries like France and Sweden have successfully increased their total fertility rates (TFR) above replacement levels due to robust fiscal support and comprehensive childcare systems, while South Korea and Singapore have seen limited success due to late and insufficient policy implementation [2][43]. Group 2: Characteristics of China's Population Changes - China's fertility rate has been declining, with the proportion of women of childbearing age decreasing from 20.99% in 2003 to 16.96% in 2023, alongside rising average marriage ages [3][67]. - The labor participation rate of women aged 15-64 remains high at around 70%, but the increasing costs of child-rearing and high employment rates contribute to lower fertility intentions [3][78]. - The flow of population, particularly among young adults, has been increasing, with 3.8 billion migrants by 2020, affecting birth intentions due to disparities in public services and household registration systems [4][84]. Group 3: Potential Fertility Policies for China - Local governments are beginning to implement child-rearing subsidies, with Hohhot offering significant financial support for families with children, which could lead to a total subsidy scale exceeding 370 billion yuan if adopted nationwide [5][96]. - A comprehensive support system is needed beyond cash subsidies, including employment rights for women, educational support, healthcare improvements, and housing policies to create a more favorable environment for child-rearing [5][96]. - Since 2013, China has gradually adjusted its family planning policies, moving from a "two-child" policy to a "three-child" policy, and has introduced tax incentives and local subsidies to encourage higher birth rates [5][96].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the need for "anti-involution" measures in various industries due to increasing competition and supply-demand imbalances, particularly in the context of government policies aimed at fostering a more sustainable and efficient market environment [1][2][20]. Group 1: Reasons for Emphasizing "Anti-Involution" - The industrial sector in China is facing significant supply-demand imbalances, highlighted by a decline in capacity utilization and persistent negative growth in the Producer Price Index (PPI), which has been negative for 31 consecutive months as of April 2025 [2][8]. - Capacity utilization rates have dropped from 77.7% in Q3 2021 to 75.1% in Q1 2025, indicating underutilization of resources [2][8]. - Local governments are increasingly competing for investment, leading to "involution" in certain sectors, characterized by concentrated efforts in similar industries, aggressive policy competition, and a lack of sustainable project management mechanisms [2][14]. Group 2: Industries with Potential "Involution" Competition - The focus of the "anti-involution" policy is on four key industries: photovoltaic, e-commerce, automotive, and steel, with measures including industry regulations, anti-monopoly enforcement, and capacity adjustments [3][22]. - Based on data indicators, industries such as black metal smelting, electrical machinery, and non-metallic products are identified as having a high degree of "involution" competition due to low capacity utilization and negative PPI growth [4][24]. - Other industries potentially affected include coal mining, automotive manufacturing, chemical raw materials, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, which exhibit similar characteristics of "involution" [4][47]. Group 3: New Aspects of the Current "Anti-Involution" Measures - The current round of "anti-involution" emphasizes industry self-discipline and market mechanisms, contrasting with previous supply-side reforms that focused primarily on traditional heavy industries [5][49]. - There is a stronger emphasis on regional collaboration and technological upgrades, aiming to create a differentiated and complementary industrial development structure while promoting high-quality growth [6][49]. - The government aims to eliminate outdated capacity and improve inefficient production through targeted policies that leverage digital and green technologies [6][49].

Group 1 - Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of building a community with a shared future between China and Latin America, proposing five major initiatives for cooperation and development [1] - Li Qiang highlighted the strategy of strengthening the domestic circulation to ensure stable economic growth, focusing on efficient resource allocation, technological innovation, and balancing supply and demand [2][3] - The recent China-US trade talks resulted in significant tariff reductions, with the US canceling 91% of additional tariffs and China reciprocating similarly [4][5] Group 2 - The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference discussed leveraging technological innovation to enhance productivity and achieve high-quality development [6][7] - The State Council issued guidelines for urban renewal, aiming to optimize urban structures and improve living conditions through various initiatives [8][9] - A new "National Venture Capital Guidance Fund" was established to support technological innovation and the growth of strategic emerging industries [10][11][12] Group 3 - The State Administration for Market Regulation announced measures to combat "involution" competition, focusing on fair market practices and the enforcement of competition laws [13][14]

Core Viewpoints - The economy is transitioning from a phase of "old forces" declining to "new forces" gaining momentum, indicating a structural shift in economic dynamics [2][4][41] Consumption - In April, the growth rate of social retail sales fell to 5.1%, down 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, primarily due to a decline in retail sales of goods above a certain threshold [10][64] - The slowdown in the "old-for-new" policy has negatively impacted consumption, particularly in sectors like automobiles and communication equipment, while essential consumption remains stable, especially in food and pharmaceuticals [2][10] Investment - Fixed asset investment showed weakness, with a cumulative year-on-year growth of 4.0% in April, and a month-on-month decline of 0.8 percentage points to 3.6% [2][16] - The decline in investment is attributed to the nearing end of the equipment renewal cycle, affecting manufacturing and public utility investments [2][16][52] - Service sector investment remains resilient, with a notable rebound in cultural and entertainment investments [3][23] Real Estate - Supply-side issues in real estate are improving, but the release of pent-up demand is entering a "decline phase" [3][26] - The construction completion rate has significantly dropped, leading to a stabilization in housing prices, while real estate investment continues to decline [3][26][61] Industrial Production - Industrial production has seen a decline, with the industrial added value in April at 6.1%, down 1.6 percentage points from March [5][36] - Manufacturing production has also decreased, particularly in sectors related to real estate and consumer goods [36][42] Employment - The urban survey unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 5.1% in April, indicating improved employment pressure for both local and migrant populations [71]

Core Insights - The article discusses the evolving landscape of trade conflicts, particularly focusing on tariffs and their implications for the U.S. and China, as well as the potential for future trade negotiations [7][10][29]. Group 1: Hot Topics - Financial pressure may be a key factor influencing the Federal Reserve's shift towards a more dovish stance, particularly in the context of ongoing tariff pressures [5][35]. - The article explores the "endgame" of trade conflicts, suggesting that future negotiations may involve splitting issues to facilitate partial agreements, which could be more realistic [29][37]. - The article highlights the "irreplaceability" of Chinese manufacturing, identifying nine industries with strong dependencies that are difficult to replace [10][12]. Group 2: Policy Insights - The article outlines recent monetary policy adjustments, including a reduction in the reserve requirement ratio by 0.5 percentage points, which is expected to inject approximately 1 trillion yuan into the market [26]. - It discusses the implications of April's inflation data, noting that while tariffs have impacted the Producer Price Index (PPI), improved consumer demand has supported the Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) [18][17]. - The article emphasizes the importance of stabilizing the stock and real estate markets, along with enhancing financial support for private and technology-driven enterprises [25][26]. Group 3: Trade Agreements - The recent economic prosperity agreement between the U.S. and the U.K. is analyzed, with a focus on the incremental information it provides regarding future trade negotiations [7][19]. - The article suggests that the core interests in trade negotiations may be challenging to reconcile, indicating potential conflicts in future discussions [29][37]. - It also notes that the easing of tariff tensions may validate the notion of China's manufacturing being difficult to replace, with specific industries highlighted for their resilience [10][12].

Group 1 - The article discusses the recent US-China trade negotiations in Geneva, resulting in mutual tariff reductions, with the US tariff on China decreasing to 42% and China's tariff on the US decreasing to 27% [2][26][31] - The US overall average tariff rate has dropped from 27% to 16%, although the new tariffs may still lead to a 0.65% decline in US GDP and a 1.7% increase in inflation [2][26] - The article highlights the performance of major stock indices, with the Nasdaq rising by 7.2% and the S&P 500 by 5.3% during the week [2][3] Group 2 - The article notes that the US CPI for April was 2.3%, slightly below the market expectation of 2.4%, indicating ongoing inflationary pressures influenced by tariffs [40] - Retail sales in the US for April showed a slight increase of 0.1%, which was better than the expected 0%, but excluding automobiles and gasoline, the retail performance was weaker than anticipated [44] - Initial jobless claims in the US were reported at 229,000, slightly above the market expectation of 228,000, suggesting potential upward pressure on the unemployment rate [46] Group 3 - The article mentions that the US 10-year Treasury yield rose by 6 basis points to 4.43%, while yields in other developed markets showed mixed movements [12][14] - The dollar index increased by 0.6% to 100.98, with most other currencies depreciating against the dollar [17] - Commodity prices were mixed, with WTI crude oil rising by 2.4% to $62.5 per barrel, while gold prices fell by 4.0% to $3191.8 per ounce [21][23]

文 | 赵伟、陈达飞、王茂宇 联系人 | 王茂宇 摘要 截止到5月中旬，美国进口商品的平均关税税率已经降至16%左右，但仍处历史高位。目前已进入数据验 证期，如何观察美国的"抢进口"动能和"滞胀"压力？本文提出了一个监测框架。 热点思考： 美国经济：关税冲击的监测框架 一、关税冲击进入数据"验证期"，如何监测其经济影响？三大维度：贸易、价格、风险偏好 关税冲突虽有缓和，但美国税率仍处历史高位。 5月12日以来，美国对华进口平均关税税率降至42%，总 体平均税率降至16%，但仍处于历史高位。耶鲁大学预算实验室的测算认为，该关税或使美国GDP下降 0.65个点，通胀上升1.7个点。所以，"滞胀"是基准假设。 关税对美国经济的传导，可从贸易（数量）、价格、风险偏好三个维度进行监测。 1）贸易方面，关税 冲击体现为美国进口先增后减（抢进口）、出口受抑，并影响国内需求；2）价格方面，关税将由进口价 格传导至生产和消费价格，抑制实际消费需求；3）风险偏好方面，关税推升政策不确定性，影响金融压 力、美元指数，进而降低居民消费意愿、企业投资意愿。 二、短期内，应该关注哪些核心经济指标？进口、库存和通胀压力 一季度，美国开始抢 ...

Core Viewpoints - The core viewpoint indicates that with the strengthening of internal policies and the alleviation of external shocks, the expectations of micro entities may stabilize in the future [3][8][46] - The sudden increase in M2 year-on-year growth in April is primarily due to the rapid replenishment of non-bank deposits, which may be related to effective macro policies responding to tariff shocks, leading to accelerated capital market replenishment [3][46] - The April deposit data shows that non-bank deposits increased by 1.6 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 1.9 trillion, which is the main source of M2's year-on-year recovery [3][46] Financial Data Summary - In April, the credit balance decreased by 0.2 percentage points year-on-year to 7.2%, while the social financing stock increased by 0.3 percentage points to 8.7%, and M2 increased by 1.0 percentage points to 8.0% [2][7][45] - The structure of social financing in April showed characteristics of "government bonds leading, corporate bonds improving," with government bonds increasing by 10.666 billion year-on-year, marking the third consecutive month of over 10 billion increase [20][32][49] - The April social financing increased by 11.591 billion, a year-on-year increase of 12.249 billion, with corporate bond financing recovering [32][49] Credit Performance - In April, corporate credit exhibited a pattern of "loan decline and bond financing recovery," with short-term loans declining possibly due to previous "rush" and medium to long-term loans showing less increase due to debt resolution progress and tariff shock impacting corporate expectations [12][20][46] - The April resident credit performance was described as "tepid," with employment market pressures and tariff disturbances leading to a cautious debt attitude among residents [15][47] - The BCI enterprise recruitment index remained below 50 for two consecutive months (March-April), reflecting the pressure on the employment market [15][47] Future Outlook - The combination of policy measures and the alleviation of external shocks is expected to resonate, potentially stabilizing micro entity expectations [25][48] - On May 7, the central bank announced ten specific measures including a 50 basis point reserve requirement ratio cut and a 10 basis point interest rate cut, reinforcing support for the capital market, real estate market, and private economy [25][48] - The phase-wise easing of China-US trade tensions is anticipated to further improve micro entity expectations and stabilize the release of corporate credit demand [25][48]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the new signals released during the policy window period in late April, emphasizing the need for flexible and timely incremental policies in response to external uncertainties, particularly regarding tariff negotiations and economic stability [2][11][70]. Group 1: New Signals from the Policy Window - The April Central Political Bureau meeting highlighted the importance of stabilizing employment, economy, market, and expectations, while maintaining vigilance against external risks, marking the first use of the term "international economic and trade struggle" [3][11][70]. - The meeting emphasized the need for a flexible and unconventional policy toolbox, advocating for timely incremental reserve policies based on changing circumstances [3][11][70]. - Subsequent press conferences focused on stabilizing employment and the market, detailing policies aimed at boosting domestic demand and supporting the private economy [4][12][13]. Group 2: Incremental Policy Adjustments - The current 90-day tariff "grace period" serves as a crucial window for implementing existing policies and strengthening incremental policy reserves, with strong export performance driven by "export grabbing" [5][16][70]. - Financial policies have been introduced, including comprehensive reserve requirement ratio cuts and structural monetary policy tool interest rate reductions, aimed at lowering borrowing costs for banks [18][19][70]. - The government is closely monitoring the issuance and utilization of debt limits for existing policies while focusing on the potential for incremental policy "continuity" [21][28][70]. Group 3: Potential Focus Areas for Incremental Funding - If tariff negotiations progress smoothly, future policy focus may shift towards long-term institutional reforms and structural policy support [46][79][70]. - Consumer spending needs to be supported through mechanisms that reduce burdens and increase income, with a particular emphasis on improving income distribution and social security systems [46][79][70]. - Investment in new infrastructure, particularly in emerging industries like AI, is expected to become a new growth point, alongside traditional infrastructure projects [57][80][70].