工信部：实施新一轮钢铁、有色金属、石化等重点行业稳增长行动

Core Insights - The industrial sector in China showed a robust performance in the first half of 2023, with a year-on-year growth of 6.4% in industrial added value, surpassing GDP growth by 1.1 percentage points [1] - Manufacturing investment increased by 7.5% year-on-year, supported by major engineering projects and technological upgrades [1] - Key industries such as electrical machinery, automotive, electronics, and chemicals contributed significantly to industrial growth, with high-tech manufacturing accounting for 16.4% of the total industrial added value [1][4] Group 1: Industrial Growth and Performance - All 31 provinces in China reported growth in industrial added value, with notable increases in Fujian, Anhui, Henan, and Hunan exceeding 8% [2] - Eight major industrial provinces achieved profit growth rates above the national average, with Henan, Hunan, Hubei, and Jiangsu recording double-digit growth [2] - The equipment manufacturing sector played a stabilizing role, representing 35.5% of total industrial added value, with profits increasing by 7.2% from January to May [4] Group 2: Policy and Future Directions - The government plans to implement a new round of growth stabilization measures across ten key industries, focusing on structural adjustments and eliminating outdated production capacity [2][5] - Emphasis will be placed on enhancing development quality through technological innovation and promoting high-end manufacturing [3] - Initiatives will be taken to support small and medium enterprises, reduce their burdens, and improve the overall business environment [3]