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主要指标表现良好,展现经济强大韧性,IMF大幅提高中国增长预期
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-07-30 22:59

Economic Growth Forecast - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised China's 2025 economic growth forecast by 0.8 percentage points to 4.8%, reflecting stronger-than-expected economic momentum in the first half of the year [1][2][5] - China's GDP growth for the first half of 2025 was reported at 5.3%, exceeding market expectations, primarily driven by strong exports and supportive fiscal measures [2][6] - The IMF also adjusted the 2026 growth forecast for China upward by 0.2 percentage points to 4.2% [2] Foreign Investment and Market Confidence - Over a dozen international financial institutions have raised their growth forecasts for China, with notable increases from Morgan Stanley, Nomura, and Goldman Sachs, indicating strong foreign confidence in China's economic prospects [7][8] - In the first five months of the year, direct investment and securities investment in China saw significant increases, with net inflows of $127.3 billion and a 46% quarter-on-quarter growth in the second quarter [7][8] Global Economic Context - The IMF has slightly raised global economic growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to 3.0% and 3.1%, respectively, amid ongoing uncertainties related to tariffs and geopolitical tensions [9] - The report emphasizes the need for countries to collaborate pragmatically to reduce trade and investment barriers, highlighting the evolving global trade environment as countries seek alternatives to the U.S. market [1][10] Structural Reforms and Policy Support - China's government has been implementing strategic measures to promote economic growth, focusing on structural reforms and sustainable growth rather than short-term recovery [6][7] - The core inflation rate in China is projected to remain low at 0.5% in 2025, providing room for monetary and fiscal policy flexibility [5][6]