国家统计局副局长就2025年上半年国民经济运行情况答记者问

Economic Overview - The Chinese economy has shown resilience in the face of complex international environments, with GDP growth of 5.3% in the first half of the year, slightly up from 5% in the same period last year [4][6] - Key economic indicators such as unemployment rates and consumer prices have remained stable, with the CPI showing a slight increase in June after several months of decline [4][35] - Domestic demand has been a significant driver of GDP growth, contributing 68.8% to the increase, with final consumption expenditure accounting for 52% [5][8] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment reached 24.9 trillion yuan, with a nominal growth of 2.8%, while the actual growth, adjusted for price changes, was 5.3% [11] - Investment structure is improving, with manufacturing investment growing by 7.5% and high-tech service investment increasing by 8.6% [11][12] - The investment growth rate has experienced fluctuations due to external pressures and internal structural adjustments, particularly in traditional industries [12][14] Real Estate Market - The real estate market has shown signs of stabilization, with a reduction in the decline of new housing sales and improved market transactions [14][15] - The sales area of new residential properties decreased by 3.5%, but this was a significant improvement compared to previous declines [15] - Funding for real estate development has improved, with a reduction in the decline of funds received by developers [15] New Quality Productivity - The development of new quality productivity is emphasized as a key driver for high-quality growth, with R&D investment reaching 2.7% of GDP [17] - High-tech manufacturing value added increased by 9.5%, indicating robust growth in emerging industries [18] - The digital economy is expanding rapidly, with its core industries contributing approximately 10% to GDP [18] Consumer Market Dynamics - The retail sales of consumer goods reached 24.55 trillion yuan, growing by 5% year-on-year, with service consumption showing a notable increase [21][22] - Key trends include a rise in service consumption, holiday spending, and an increase in the sales of upgraded consumer goods [22][23] - The government is expected to continue implementing policies to stimulate consumption, which is crucial for sustaining economic growth [23][26] Inflation and Price Trends - The CPI showed a slight increase of 0.1% in June, marking a shift from previous months of decline, with core CPI rising to 0.7% [35][36] - Price trends are characterized by structural and transitional factors, with food and energy prices exerting downward pressure [36] - A moderate recovery in prices is anticipated in the second half of the year, supported by stable economic growth and effective demand policies [37]