盘和林：山东消费市场充分释放活力，强化经济韧性

Economic Overview - Shandong's GDP for the first half of the year reached 500.46 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 5.6% at constant prices [1] - The primary industry added value was 301.54 billion yuan, growing by 3.9%; the secondary industry added value was 1,979.91 billion yuan, growing by 5.6%; and the tertiary industry added value was 2,723.15 billion yuan, growing by 5.8% [1] Industrial Performance - The overall industrial added value in Shandong increased by 7.7% in the first half of the year, with the equipment manufacturing sector showing a notable growth of 13.0%, surpassing the overall industrial growth by 5.3 percentage points [3] - Key industries such as automotive, railway shipbuilding, and electronics saw added value growth rates of 16.2%, 21.1%, and 21.9% respectively [3] Service Sector Growth - The service sector in Shandong demonstrated robust growth, with a year-on-year increase of 6.3% in revenue for the first five months [3] - High-value-added services such as business services, ecological environment management, and entertainment showed the highest growth rates, indicating a qualitative improvement in the service sector [3] Consumer Market Dynamics - The total retail sales of consumer goods in Shandong reached 2,014.21 billion yuan, growing by 5.6%, which is 0.6 percentage points higher than the national average [5] - The growth in consumer spending is attributed to the large consumer base, rising incomes, and the release of market vitality due to equipment upgrade policies [5] Future Outlook - The economic performance of Shandong is expected to maintain its leading position nationally, supported by its unique industrial advantages, particularly in equipment manufacturing [5]