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Economic Performance - In April, the industrial added value above designated size increased by 6.1% year-on-year and 0.22% month-on-month, while the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 37,174 billion yuan, growing by 5.1% year-on-year [1] - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) from January to April totaled 147,024 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 4.0% [1] Structural Challenges - Despite the positive growth in industrial and consumer sectors, structural challenges remain, including the need for further improvement in residents' income and the ongoing bottoming out of the real estate market [2] - The external environment poses risks such as geopolitical conflicts and trade frictions, but there is potential for China to diversify its export markets and enhance its high-tech product offerings [2] Manufacturing Growth - The equipment manufacturing industry and high-tech manufacturing industry achieved high growth rates of 9.8% and 10% respectively, indicating ongoing industrial structure optimization [2][3] - Government support through fiscal measures and subsidies is suggested to bolster emerging technology products and enhance market efficiency [2] Real Estate Market - The real estate market is currently in a bottoming phase, and policies should focus on stabilizing demand while ensuring risk control [4] - Short-term measures may include lowering mortgage rates and optimizing city-specific support policies to meet housing demand [4][5] Consumer Spending - The introduction of differentiated subsidies is recommended to stimulate consumption, particularly in lower-tier cities and rural areas [6] - The shift in consumption patterns from "external display" to "internal entertainment" highlights the importance of service consumption in driving economic growth [7][8] Foreign Trade - In April, exports increased by 9.3%, with a notable shift towards emerging markets, which helps mitigate risks from traditional markets [11] - Future focus areas for foreign trade include enhancing the resilience of supply chains, deepening regional cooperation, and improving the competitiveness of products in international markets [12]