68.8%！内需扛鼎中国经济“半年报”，消费潜力持续释放

Group 1 - Domestic demand, especially consumption, is the main driver of GDP growth, contributing 68.8% to GDP growth in the first half of 2025, with final consumption expenditure contributing 52% [1] - The contribution of final consumption expenditure to economic growth in Q2 was 52.3%, showing a slight increase from Q1 [1] - Policies aimed at boosting consumption have been frequently introduced this year, leading to a sustained increase in the consumption market's activity [1][10] Group 2 - Cultural and tourism consumption has shown significant growth, with service retail sales increasing by 5.3% year-on-year in the first half of the year [2][4] - The "Special Action Plan for Boosting Consumption" emphasizes the importance of enhancing service consumption quality and promoting various integrated consumption scenarios [4] - The "old-for-new" policy for consumer goods has significantly boosted sales, with a reported 1.1 trillion yuan in sales driven by this initiative by May 31, 2025 [5] Group 3 - The government plans to continue supporting consumption, with 50% of the annual budget for "old-for-new" subsidies already utilized, and additional funds to be released in the second half of the year [6] - The average disposable income per capita in China reached 21,840 yuan in the first half of 2025, with a nominal growth of 5.3% [7] - The focus on increasing residents' income and improving the consumption environment is crucial for sustainable consumption growth [7][8] Group 4 - The second half of 2025 is expected to see continued support for consumption growth, driven by effective policies and the release of service consumption potential [10][12] - Recent local government initiatives have targeted service consumption, aiming to enhance cultural, tourism, and sports consumption [12] - Financial support for consumption is being strengthened, with new guidelines aimed at enhancing residents' consumption capacity and expanding financial supply [14] Group 5 - International financial institutions have raised their economic growth forecasts for China, citing the positive effects of recent policies and the significant growth potential in technology and consumption sectors [15]