国家统计局：7月份国民经济数据稳中有进

Core Viewpoint - The economic performance in July showed resilience despite external uncertainties and domestic challenges, with various sectors demonstrating stable growth and new momentum emerging in the economy [1][2][3]. Economic Performance - In July, the industrial added value of large-scale enterprises increased by 5.7% year-on-year, with the equipment manufacturing sector growing by 8.4%, indicating robust industrial performance [2]. - The service production index also saw a year-on-year increase of 5.8%, reflecting a stable service sector [2]. - The total retail sales of consumer goods rose by 3.7% year-on-year, with retail sales of goods increasing by 4% [2]. - The total import and export volume grew by 6.7% year-on-year, showing resilience in foreign trade [2]. Employment and Prices - The urban unemployment rate remained stable at 5.2%, indicating a steady employment situation [2]. - The core Consumer Price Index (CPI), excluding food and energy, has shown a positive trend with an expanding growth rate for three consecutive months [2]. New Growth Drivers - High-tech manufacturing industries are performing well, with a year-on-year increase of 9.3% in added value for large-scale high-tech manufacturing [2]. - The integrated circuit manufacturing sector saw a significant increase of 26.9% in added value, while the production of new energy vehicles grew by 17.1% [2]. - Online retail sales of physical goods increased by 6.3% year-on-year in the first seven months, indicating a strong growth in e-commerce [2]. Future Economic Outlook - The economic recovery is supported by expanding market demand, the positive development of new productive forces, and ongoing reforms [3]. - The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for China's economic growth by 0.8 percentage points, reflecting increased confidence from the international community [3]. - The implementation of more proactive macro policies is expected to support consumption and stabilize the economy [3][5].