国家发改委：经济运行会很快回归正常轨道 下一步将抓紧谋划增量政策工具

Economic Outlook - The new wave of the pandemic and changes in the international situation have increased downward pressure on the economy, but effective handling of the domestic pandemic and proactive policy measures are expected to restore normal economic order quickly [1] Fixed Asset Investment - In the first four months of this year, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) approved 38 fixed asset investment projects with a total investment of 533.3 billion yuan, showing a significant increase compared to 28 projects and 132.7 billion yuan in the same period last year [2][3] - The acceleration of project approvals is expected to support the growth of infrastructure investment [3] Economic Policy Measures - The NDRC plans to enhance the implementation of existing policies and accelerate the pace of new policy tools to expand domestic demand and effective investment [3] - There is an expectation of more frequent policy actions in the second and third quarters to achieve the annual economic growth target of 5.5% [3] Industrial Performance - The manufacturing sector, particularly the automotive, general equipment, pharmaceutical, and specialized equipment industries, faced significant declines in April, with year-on-year growth rates of -31.8%, -15.8%, -3.8%, and -5.5% respectively [4] - The main internal issues affecting economic performance include logistics bottlenecks, service sector restrictions, and ongoing declines in real estate investment [4] Supply Chain Stability - The NDRC is working to ensure smooth logistics and supply chain stability by improving transportation channels and monitoring risk [5][6] - Measures include guiding transportation in key regions, establishing material transfer stations, and enhancing risk monitoring systems [5][6] Foreign Investment - In the first four months of this year, actual foreign investment in China reached 74.47 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 26.1% [7] - High-tech industries saw a significant increase in foreign investment, growing by 45.6%, while the central and western regions also experienced substantial growth [7] - The NDRC plans to implement policies to further encourage foreign investment, particularly in manufacturing and productive services [8]