国务院关于今年以来国民经济和社会发展计划执行情况的报告

Core Viewpoint - The report outlines the execution of the national economic and social development plan for 2025, highlighting the positive performance of key economic indicators and the effectiveness of macroeconomic policies under the leadership of the central government [2][3][4]. Economic Performance - GDP growth for the first half of the year was 5.3%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points compared to the previous year [3]. - Urban employment increased by 8.2 million in the first seven months, achieving 68% of the annual target, with an average urban unemployment rate of 5.2% [3]. - The total value of goods imports and exports increased by 3.5%, with exports rising by 7.3% [3]. Structural Optimization - Fixed asset investment grew by 1.6%, while project investment excluding real estate development increased by 5.3% [3]. - Retail sales of consumer goods rose by 4.8%, a 1.3 percentage point increase from the previous year [3]. - Industrial value added for large-scale enterprises grew by 6.3%, with equipment manufacturing increasing by 9.9% [3]. Innovation and New Momentum - High-tech manufacturing value added increased by 9.5% in the first seven months, driven by breakthroughs in key technologies [3][5]. - The production of industrial robots surged by 32.9%, and the production and sales of new energy vehicles approached a growth rate of 40% [5][6]. Policy Implementation - Macroeconomic policies have been proactive, with social security, education, and health spending increasing by 9.8%, 5.7%, and 5.3% respectively in the first seven months [4]. - A more accommodative monetary policy was implemented, including a 0.5 percentage point reduction in the reserve requirement ratio [4]. Reform and Opening Up - The construction of a unified national market is progressing, with the implementation of guidelines for market access and the promotion of the private economy [6]. - The number of countries with visa-free access has increased to 46, and the number of countries with mutual visa exemptions has reached 29 [6]. Regional Development - Economic growth in major provinces such as Jiangsu, Shandong, and Zhejiang was 5.7%, 5.6%, and 5.8% respectively in the first half of the year [7]. - Efforts to integrate urban and rural development are ongoing, with a focus on consolidating poverty alleviation achievements and promoting rural revitalization [7]. Social Welfare - Employment stabilization measures have been strengthened, with the urban unemployment rate for migrant agricultural workers at 4.9% in July [8]. - Public services and social security levels are improving, with policies aimed at enhancing basic education and expanding elderly care services [8].