中外对话 | 中外专家：关税摩擦背景下，中国经济“强韧、超预期”

Economic Performance - China's GDP grew by 5.3% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, surpassing the 5% growth rate expected for the same period in 2024 [1][2] - The secondary and tertiary industries grew by 5.3% and 5.5% respectively, with manufacturing, information technology services, and business services showing particularly strong growth rates of 6.6%, 11.1%, and 9.6% [1][2] Government Policies - The resilience of the Chinese economy is attributed to precise fiscal policies and flexible monetary policies implemented by the government and central bank [3][4] - The central bank has lowered key interest rates and reserve requirement ratios multiple times to release liquidity, while the government has increased the deficit ratio and expanded bond issuance to support green infrastructure and high-tech industries [3][4] Industry Development - The implementation of the "Private Economy Promotion Law" and the plan to cultivate 10,000 specialized "little giant" enterprises have effectively alleviated financing difficulties for small and medium-sized enterprises [4] - China is focusing on high-value manufacturing, high-end industrial chains, green technology, and the service sector, with significant growth observed in strategic emerging industries such as new-generation information technology and new energy vehicles [4][5] Future Prospects - The rapid growth of artificial intelligence, exemplified by the domestic model DeepSeek, indicates China's innovative potential and market opportunities in the AI sector [5] - Experts believe that as long as domestic demand continues to strengthen and policies remain coordinated, the annual growth target of 5% is still achievable [6]