国家统计局：8月国民经济运行总体平稳、稳中有进

Economic Overview - The national economy showed overall stability and progress in August 2025, with industrial production and service sectors experiencing growth [1][2] Industrial Production - In August, the industrial added value for large-scale enterprises increased by 5.2% year-on-year and 0.37% month-on-month [1] - The equipment manufacturing sector saw an 8.1% year-on-year increase, while high-tech manufacturing grew by 9.3%, outperforming the overall industrial growth by 2.9 and 4.1 percentage points respectively [1] - The manufacturing purchasing managers' index was at 49.4, a slight increase of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [1] Service Sector - The service production index rose by 5.6% year-on-year in August, with significant growth in information transmission, software, and financial services [2] - The business activity index for the service sector was at 50.5, indicating expansion, with a 0.5 percentage point increase from the previous month [2] Retail Sales - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 39,668 billion yuan in August, marking a 3.4% year-on-year increase [3] - Online retail sales amounted to 99,828 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 9.6%, accounting for 25% of total retail sales [3] Fixed Asset Investment - From January to August, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) was 326,111 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 0.5% [4] - Manufacturing investment grew by 5.1%, while real estate development investment declined by 12.9% [4] Trade Performance - In August, the total import and export value reached 38,744 billion yuan, with exports growing by 4.8% and imports by 1.7% [5][6] - The proportion of general trade in total trade was 63.9%, indicating a stable trade structure [6] Employment Situation - The urban surveyed unemployment rate was 5.3% in August, reflecting a seasonal increase [7] - The average weekly working hours for employees were reported at 48.5 hours [7] Price Trends - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.4% year-on-year in August, with food prices dropping significantly [8] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) for industrial producers fell by 2.9% year-on-year, with a narrowing decline compared to the previous month [8]