Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-08-08 00:09Economic Growth and Structure - China's GDP grew by 5.3% year-on-year in the first half of the year, showcasing a transition from scale expansion to quality improvement in economic growth [1][2] - Final consumption expenditure contributed over 50% to economic growth, indicating that policies focused on stabilizing employment and promoting income are effectively boosting demand [2][3] - CPI decreased by 0.1% year-on-year, reflecting uneven demand recovery, but a mild inflation environment allows for macro policy adjustments [2][4] Investment Trends - High-tech industries continue to show robust growth, with sectors like information services and aerospace manufacturing significantly outpacing overall investment levels [2][3] - Infrastructure investment increased by 4.6% year-on-year, supported by a rapid issuance of special bonds totaling over 2.1 trillion yuan, which is 667 billion yuan more than the same period last year [4][5] Consumption Dynamics - Retail sales of home appliances and communication devices grew by over 20% year-on-year, driven by policies like "trade-in for new" that stimulate consumer demand [3][4] - The improvement in living standards through increased fiscal spending in education, healthcare, and social security is expected to enhance consumer potential and create a positive cycle of consumption and economic growth [4][5] Policy Measures - Fiscal policy has been effectively implemented, with a focus on increasing spending in the livelihood sector, which has a direct impact on consumption [4][5] - Monetary policy has emphasized "stabilizing total volume and adjusting structure," with measures such as interest rate cuts leading to a reduction in the average loan interest rate to 3.3%, down 45 basis points from the previous year [5][6] Export Resilience - China's exports grew by 5.9% year-on-year in dollar terms, with high-end manufacturing sectors like semiconductors and robotics showing significant demand [7][8] - The digital economy, cloud computing, AI computing power, and biomedicine are emerging as new growth opportunities, facilitating a shift from cost advantages to technological and systematic advantages [7][8] Future Outlook - There is considerable room for policy expansion in the second half of the year, with suggestions to increase special bond allocations towards new infrastructure and livelihood improvements [7][8] - The coordinated effect of policies is reflected in the bond market, with the 10-year government bond yield stabilizing around 1.7% [7][8]