清华大学报告：中国经济上半年企稳 关注就业、房地产等五大风险因素

Economic Overview - The report from Tsinghua University's ACCEPT indicates signs of stabilization in China's economy in the first half of 2025, highlighted by a nominal GDP growth rate of 4.6%, an increase from the second half of the previous year [2] - Industrial upgrades are progressing, with the growth of value-added in equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing outpacing the overall level of industrial enterprises [2] - There is a recovery in consumption, with the year-on-year growth rate of total retail sales of consumer goods accelerating compared to the previous month [2] Risks and Challenges - Employment pressure remains significant, with a declining proportion of employed individuals aged 16-59 over the past 15 years and increasing youth unemployment [2] - The real estate market is struggling, with low sales and high inventory levels, leading to a continuous decline in development investment [2] - There are downward pressures on the GDP deflator index, CPI, and PPI, indicating potential economic challenges [2] - Many industries are experiencing internal competition, with large accounts receivable and extended collection periods, alongside a noticeable decline in profit margins in the manufacturing sector over the past five years [2] - Increasing international instability poses additional risks to the economy [2] Policy Recommendations - The report suggests that local governments may increase taxes and non-tax revenues to alleviate fiscal pressure, which could dampen corporate enthusiasm [3] - It emphasizes the need to shift from traditional public finance to modern public finance, focusing on long-term fiscal balance and providing high-quality government bonds to support financial markets [3] - The report advocates for a systematic enhancement of policy tools to address the challenges in the real estate sector, particularly in the context of local government reliance on development [4] Real Estate Sector Insights - The real estate market shows signs of partial recovery, especially in first-tier cities, following the "three-year guarantee of delivery" policy, although second-hand housing prices continue to decline [4] - There is a need to activate non-residential real estate through mechanisms like REITs to stimulate market recovery [4] - The report highlights the importance of addressing the challenges in the stock housing market and suggests a shift towards a storage mechanism for affordable housing supply [5] Economic Growth Drivers - The report identifies three key areas to activate economic growth: establishing a social security cross-regional flow mechanism, innovating old community reconstruction models, and developing a long-term rental market for rural housing [5] - It emphasizes the necessity of enhancing domestic demand and consumer confidence to stabilize economic growth [6] - The report also notes that the potential for significant disruptive events impacting China is limited, with domestic growth and stability being crucial for navigating international challenges [6]