4月份经济运行保持总体平稳

Economic Performance - In April, the industrial added value above designated size increased by 6.1% year-on-year, while the total retail sales of consumer goods rose by 5.1% year-on-year [1] - From January to April, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) grew by 4.0% year-on-year [1] - The growth rate of 6.1% in industrial production is one of the fastest monthly rates since last year, with 36 out of 41 major industries showing growth [1][2] High-tech and Emerging Industries - The added value of high-tech manufacturing above designated size increased by 10.0% year-on-year, outperforming the overall industrial growth by 3.9 percentage points [2] - Specific sectors such as intelligent unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturing and smart vehicle equipment manufacturing saw significant growth, with increases of 74.2% and 29.3% respectively [2] - The production of industrial robots surged by 51.5% year-on-year, indicating a strong trend towards industrial upgrading and innovation [2] Consumer Market Trends - The total retail sales of consumer goods in April grew by 5.1%, driven by policies such as trade-in programs [3] - The retail sales growth rate has remained above 5% for two consecutive months, reflecting stable market conditions [3] - Service retail sales also showed positive growth, with travel-related consumption increasing rapidly [3] Policy and Economic Outlook - Despite external shocks, the overall economic recovery trend remains unchanged, supported by proactive macroeconomic policies [4] - The need for coordinated policy efforts is emphasized, particularly in boosting consumption through both short-term measures and long-term reforms [4] - Future consumption-boosting policies should focus on demand-side initiatives, especially in fiscal policy [4]