国家发改委布局下半年经济工作：推动地方有序减少消费限制

Economic Policy and Investment - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has fully allocated the 800 billion yuan for "two heavy" construction projects and 735 billion yuan of central budget investment, aiming to stabilize investment and promote consumption [1][2] - The GDP growth rate for the first half of the year was 5.3%, which is 0.3 percentage points higher than the same period last year, indicating resilience against external pressures [1] - Investment policies need to be strengthened due to declining investment returns and short-term internal competition affecting investment parameters [1] Consumption Promotion - The third batch of 690 million yuan in special government bonds for consumer goods replacement has been allocated, with plans for a fourth batch in October, aiming to meet the annual target of 300 billion yuan [2] - The "old for new" policy has driven sales exceeding 1.7 trillion yuan, with significant growth in retail sales of home appliances and new energy vehicles [2] Technological Innovation and Market Development - The NDRC emphasizes the integration of technological and industrial innovation, focusing on key technology breakthroughs and the application of artificial intelligence [5][6] - The implementation of the "Artificial Intelligence +" initiative is seen as crucial for fostering new economic drivers and upgrading traditional industries [5][6] Market Regulation and Competition - The NDRC is working on a comprehensive action plan to deepen the construction of a unified national market, aiming to reduce logistics costs and improve market efficiency [6][7] - There are ongoing efforts to address issues of "involution" and disorderly competition in various sectors, with a focus on self-regulation and industry upgrades [7][8]