下半年我国经济走势如何？国家统计局作答

Economic Overview - China's economic indicators showed fluctuations in July, but the overall growth rate remains stable, with employment and prices generally stable, indicating a steady economic operation [1] - The foundation for long-term economic growth remains strong, with significant potential and resilience, despite facing risks and challenges [1] Market Demand - Consumer demand is supported by ongoing initiatives to boost consumption, with retail sales of consumer goods increasing by 4.8% year-on-year from January to July, and service retail sales growing by 5.2% [1] - Exports have also shown resilience, with a 7.3% increase in goods exports during the same period, and a notable 9.3% growth in electromechanical product exports [1] New Productive Forces - The development of new productive forces is actively promoted through technological and industrial innovation, with high-tech industries growing rapidly [2] - From January to July, the added value of high-tech manufacturing increased by 9.5%, with specific sectors like electronic and communication equipment manufacturing growing by 12.8% [2] Reform and Opening Up - Continuous deepening of reforms and high-level opening up has improved economic circulation and enhanced the resilience of foreign trade [2] - The contribution rate of final consumption expenditure to economic growth reached 52% in the first half of the year, an increase of 7.5 percentage points compared to the previous year [2] Macroeconomic Policies - Proactive macroeconomic policies have been implemented to expand production demand and stabilize economic growth [3] - Retail sales of home appliances and communication equipment supported by consumption upgrade policies saw significant year-on-year growth of 30.4% and 22.9%, respectively [3] - The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for China's economic growth by 0.8 percentage points, reflecting increased confidence in China's economic development [3]