Economic Performance - In April, China's total import and export value reached 38,391 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%, with exports at 22,645 billion yuan (up 9.3%) and imports at 15,745 billion yuan (up 0.8%) [1] - The resilience of China's manufacturing sector is highlighted by a 9.5% increase in electromechanical product exports, which accounted for 60.1% of total exports [1] Industrial Growth - The industrial added value for large-scale enterprises in April grew by 6.1% year-on-year and 0.22% month-on-month, with equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing sectors seeing increases of 9.8% and 10.0%, respectively [2] - The service sector production index also rose by 6.0% year-on-year, with significant growth in information transmission, software, and financial services [2] Domestic Consumption - China's retail sales of consumer goods totaled 37,174 billion yuan in April, marking a year-on-year increase of 5.1% and a month-on-month increase of 0.24% [2] - The consumption upgrade policies have shown effectiveness, with significant growth in retail sales of home appliances (38.8%), cultural and office supplies (33.5%), furniture (26.9%), and communication equipment (19.9%) [2] Price Trends - In April, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.1% year-on-year, while the Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 2.7% year-on-year, indicating a need for further stimulation of consumption and economic vitality [3] Trade Relations - Following the Geneva trade talks, the cancellation or suspension of tariffs between China and the U.S. took effect on May 14, leading to a recovery in trade orders [3] - The domestic tourism sector showed strong performance during the "May Day" holiday, with 314 million domestic trips and total tourism revenue of 1,802.69 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 6.4% and 8.0%, respectively [3]
4月经济数据传递底气与信心
Shen Zhen Shang Bao·2025-05-19 16:41