（经济观察）中国经济“半年报”凸显四大亮点

Economic Performance Highlights - China's GDP grew by 5.3% year-on-year in the first half of the year, with a quarterly growth of 5.4% in Q1 and 5.2% in Q2, indicating a steady increase compared to the same period last year [2] - The urban survey unemployment rate averaged 5.2%, showing a slight decrease of 0.1 percentage points from Q1, reflecting a stable employment situation [2] - Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed fluctuations, with a year-on-year decrease of 0.1% in several months, but turned positive in June with a 0.1% increase [2] New Growth Drivers - High-tech manufacturing saw significant growth, with production of 3D printing equipment, new energy vehicles, and industrial robots increasing by 43.1%, 36.2%, and 35.6% respectively [3] - Investment in high-tech industries outpaced other sectors, with information services, aerospace, and computer equipment manufacturing investments growing by 37.4%, 26.3%, and 21.5% respectively [3] - The added value of high-tech industries increased by 9.5% year-on-year, with new industries, new business formats, and new models expected to contribute approximately 18% to GDP by 2024 [3] Green Development - The green industry is advancing, with new energy vehicles and lithium batteries experiencing growth rates exceeding 30% and 53.3% respectively [4] - Green consumption is becoming a trend, with significant growth in the consumption of new energy vehicles, energy-saving appliances, and smart home devices [4] Domestic Circulation Improvement - Domestic circulation has been prioritized, with policies aimed at expanding domestic demand and promoting production [5] - The contribution of domestic demand to GDP growth was 68.8%, with final consumption expenditure contributing 52%, marking it as the main driver of growth [5] - Freight turnover increased by 5.1% year-on-year, and passenger turnover grew by 4.9% [5]