国家统计局发布：同比增长6.2%

Economic Overview - The latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics indicates stable growth in major production and demand indicators for the first eight months, with industrial added value, service production index, retail sales of consumer goods, and import-export growth rates remaining consistent with the previous months [1][8] - In August, there was a slight decline in year-on-year growth rates for industrial added value and service production index compared to July, but the long-term positive support conditions for China's economy remain unchanged [1][8] Industrial Performance - Industrial production showed rapid growth in August, with industrial added value increasing by 5.2% year-on-year and 0.37% month-on-month [3] - The equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing sectors performed well, with year-on-year growth rates of 8.1% and 9.3%, respectively [3] - The rise of artificial intelligence and digitalization has accelerated growth in related industries, with smart vehicle equipment manufacturing and integrated circuit manufacturing seeing year-on-year increases of 17.7% and 23.5% [3] Investment Trends - From January to August, national fixed asset investment grew by 0.5%, with a decline in private investment by 2.3% [5] - Infrastructure investment increased by 2.0%, and manufacturing investment rose by 5.1%, significantly outpacing overall investment growth [5] - Among 31 manufacturing sectors, 16 experienced double-digit growth in private investment, particularly in automotive manufacturing and transportation equipment sectors [5] Consumer Market - Consumption potential continues to be released, with retail sales of consumer goods increasing by 4.6% year-on-year from January to August, and a 3.4% increase in August alone [6] - The effects of policies promoting consumption, such as trade-in programs, are evident, with significant growth in retail sales of furniture and home appliances [6] - Service consumption has shown resilience, with service retail sales growing by 5.1% year-on-year, outpacing goods retail sales [6] Real Estate Market - The real estate market has shown signs of stabilization, with a narrowing decline in new housing sales and prices [7] - From January to August, the sales area of new commercial housing decreased by 4.7%, a reduction of 13.3 percentage points compared to the same period last year [7] - The inventory of unsold commercial housing has decreased for six consecutive months, indicating steady progress in destocking [7] Policy and Future Outlook - The macroeconomic policies are working in coordination to maintain overall economic stability, with a focus on employment, enterprises, and market expectations [8] - Continued efforts in reform and innovation are expected to stimulate the vitality of various business entities and promote healthy economic development [8]