2025下半年：中国经济将在复杂环境中展现韧性——专访招商基金首席经济学家李湛

Economic Growth and Policy Support - In the first half of 2025, China's GDP grew by 5.3% year-on-year, reflecting strong growth resilience and vitality, supported by effective policy measures and a recovering domestic demand market [1][2] - Fiscal policy saw an increase in the issuance of government bonds, with over 555 billion yuan in special bonds issued in the first half of the year, an 18 percentage point increase compared to the same period last year [1] - Monetary policy maintained ample liquidity, with a decrease in the Loan Prime Rate (LPR), reducing financing costs for enterprises and stimulating market activity [1][2] Domestic Demand and Investment - The continuous recovery of the domestic demand market provided significant support for economic growth, driven by policies such as trade-in programs and upgrades in the service sector [2] - Infrastructure investment countered the downward pressure from the real estate market, while manufacturing investment, particularly in high-tech industries, showed notable growth [2] - Despite external pressures, diversification in market expansion and policy-supported measures to shift to domestic sales helped alleviate export pressures [2] Future Economic Outlook - The overall outlook for the second half of 2025 is optimistic, with expectations of stable growth supported by strong policy measures [3] - The dual-track approach of consumption and investment is anticipated to continue driving the recovery of the domestic market, while industrial upgrades and technological innovation will inject new momentum into economic growth [3] - China's economic role in the global landscape is expected to strengthen, providing new opportunities for global enterprises and contributing to collaborative global economic development [3] Policy Directions - A meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee on July 30, 2025, outlined the direction for economic work in the second half of the year, emphasizing stability in employment, enterprises, markets, and expectations [4] - The coordinated upgrade of fiscal and monetary policies will focus on four key areas: technological innovation, consumption, small and micro enterprises, and foreign trade [4] - The macroeconomic policies for the second half of 2025 will prioritize sustainable development, structural optimization, and high-quality economic growth [4]