新华全媒+丨应变克难 稳健前行——从最新指标看当前中国经济走势

Economic Overview - In April 2025, China's economy demonstrated resilience against external pressures, maintaining a stable growth trajectory despite increasing challenges [34][38] - The industrial production index for large-scale industries increased by 6.1% year-on-year, with 36 out of 41 major industries reporting growth [34][35] - The service sector also showed robust performance, with a production index growth of 6% in April [34] Industrial Performance - The value added in the equipment manufacturing sector rose by 9.8%, while high-tech manufacturing increased by 10% [10][37] - The digital product manufacturing sector experienced a significant growth of 10% in April, driven by advancements in "Artificial Intelligence+" [37] Consumer Market - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 37,174 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 5.1% [19] - Sales of home appliances and cultural products surged, with year-on-year growth rates of 38.8% and 33.5% respectively [36] Investment Trends - From January to April, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) totaled 147,024 billion yuan, reflecting a 4% year-on-year increase [21] - Investment in equipment acquisition grew by 18.2%, contributing 64.5% to overall investment growth [36] Trade and Employment - The total value of goods imports and exports reached 38,391 billion yuan in April, with a year-on-year growth of 5.6% [25] - The urban unemployment rate was recorded at 5.1% in April, a slight decrease from the previous month [33] Policy Impact - Recent macroeconomic policies have shown positive effects, supporting economic recovery and promoting industrial transformation [36][39] - The government has implemented measures such as lowering the reserve requirement ratio and establishing new financial tools to enhance liquidity and support project financing [39]