刘元春：下半年中国经济新逻辑，准财政工具加力稳增长

Economic Performance - China's GDP exceeded 66 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, growing by 5.3% year-on-year, laying a solid foundation for the annual target of around 5% [1][3] - The economy maintained stable growth in Q2 with a year-on-year growth of 5.2%, supported by a rebound in exports, which grew by 7.2% compared to Q1 [1][4] Investment Trends - Investment growth has slowed down, with declines in infrastructure and manufacturing investments, while real estate investment continues to decrease [1][6] - The need for policies to support investment is emphasized, as industrial profits and profit margins have decreased compared to the previous year [6][9] Export and Trade - Exports in the first half of the year increased by 5.9% year-on-year in USD terms, showing resilience despite high tariffs from the US [5][6] - The competitiveness of Chinese products is improving, transitioning from a traditional extensive development model to an intensive, innovative, and large-scale development model [5][6] Consumer Market - Consumer spending is expected to maintain steady growth, supported by policies such as the "old-for-new" subsidy program, which has 138 billion yuan available [6][10] - Long-term strategies to boost consumption include increasing residents' income and improving the social security system [11] Real Estate Market - The real estate market is facing downward pressure, with sales and investment declining; policies are needed to stabilize the market [10][12] - Measures to improve liquidity for real estate developers and promote debt restructuring are essential for market recovery [12][13] Fiscal and Monetary Policy - A more proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy are necessary to stimulate demand and support economic growth [7][9] - The government is expected to issue special bonds and introduce policy financial tools to enhance support for key sectors [9][12] Market Competition - The need to address "involution" in competition is highlighted, focusing on restoring market regulation and promoting fair competition [14][15] - Regulatory measures are required to prevent irrational pricing behaviors and ensure a healthy competitive environment [14][15]