延续向新向好态势 4月份国民经济稳定增长

Economic Growth and Stability - In April, China's economy demonstrated resilience and stability despite external shocks and internal challenges, with macro policies working in coordination to support growth [3] - The industrial production saw a significant increase, with the industrial added value growing by 6.1% year-on-year, driven by robust performance in equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing sectors [5][13] Industrial Performance - Equipment manufacturing added value increased by 9.8%, while high-tech manufacturing added value grew by 10%, outperforming the overall industrial growth by 3.7 and 3.9 percentage points respectively [5] - Shanghai SANY Heavy Machinery Co. reported a strong sales performance, with expectations to produce over 5,000 medium-sized excavators in the first four months, reflecting a growth of over 10% year-on-year [7] Consumer Market Dynamics - The total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 5.1% year-on-year in April, indicating a recovery in both goods and service consumption [9] - The service retail sector also showed growth, with a 5.1% increase in the first four months, highlighting the effectiveness of government initiatives to boost consumption [9][11] Foreign Trade Resilience - China's total goods import and export value reached 38,391 billion yuan in April, marking a year-on-year growth of 5.6%, with exports increasing by 9.3% and imports by 0.8% [14] - The export performance of private enterprises and high-tech products has been notably strong, showcasing the resilience of China's foreign trade [19] Service Sector Growth - The national service production index grew by 6.0% year-on-year in April, indicating the service sector's critical role in stabilizing economic growth [13] - The expansion of the service industry is expected to enhance employment resilience and improve residents' income expectations, providing a foundation for consumer recovery [13] Export Market Expansion - Zhongtong Bus's overseas business has shown remarkable results, with significant contracts signed for electric buses in various international markets, enhancing the influence of "Made in China" [16]