新华财经晚报：7月份全社会用电量同比增长8.6%

Domestic News - In July, the total electricity consumption in China reached 10,226 billion kilowatt-hours, marking a year-on-year increase of 8.6% [1] - The first industry saw a consumption of 170 billion kilowatt-hours, up 20.2% year-on-year; the second industry consumed 5,936 billion kilowatt-hours, increasing by 4.7%; the third industry consumed 2,081 billion kilowatt-hours, with a growth of 10.7% [1] - Urban and rural residents' electricity consumption was 2,039 billion kilowatt-hours, reflecting an 18% increase [1] - China's total import and export value of goods reached 25.7 trillion yuan in the first seven months of the year, showing a year-on-year growth of 3.5% [1] - The Ministry of Commerce stated that despite increasing risks and challenges in international trade, China's foreign trade has maintained a steady upward trend [1] Financial Sector - The National Financial Supervision Administration is actively supporting the reform of commercial health insurance and encouraging pilot programs in various regions [2] - The National Foreign Exchange Administration has initiated a pilot program for green foreign debt in 16 provinces and cities, promoting cross-border financing for green or low-carbon transformation projects [2] Industrial Performance - Jiangsu Province reported a 7.2% year-on-year increase in industrial added value from January to July, with a 6.2% growth in July alone [3] - Key sectors such as equipment manufacturing, high-tech manufacturing, and digital core product manufacturing saw growth rates of 8.1%, 11.6%, and 8.7% respectively [3] - The Anhui Provincial Government has introduced policies to foster innovation and application in the general artificial intelligence industry, aiming to attract social capital [3] Real Estate Sector - As of August 2025, 20 distressed real estate companies are expected to have debt restructuring approved, with a total debt relief exceeding 1.2 trillion yuan [4] - The real estate market has faced significant challenges, leading to the passive delisting of 27 listed real estate companies since 2022 [4] - Many listed companies are divesting from real estate development or transitioning to asset-light models due to the need for transformation and preservation [4]