国家发展改革委：有信心实现全年目标任务

Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) expresses confidence in maintaining stable and healthy economic development, with expectations to achieve annual targets despite facing external challenges [1][2]. Economic Performance - Industrial profits have shown significant improvement, with profits of large industrial enterprises turning from a year-on-year decline of 1.7% in the first seven months to a growth of 0.9% in the first eight months. Monthly growth shifted from a decline of 1.5% in July to a growth of 20.4% in August [1]. - Consumer demand remains resilient, with retail sales of new energy vehicles increasing over 20% year-on-year in the first eight months. Service retail sales grew by 5.1% during the same period [1]. - Investment in manufacturing increased by 5.1% in the first eight months, with notable growth in specific sectors: information services (34.1%), aerospace and equipment manufacturing (28.0%), and computer and office equipment manufacturing (12.6%) [1]. - Foreign trade showed positive trends, with total goods import and export value increasing by 3.5% year-on-year in August, marking three consecutive months of growth in both exports and imports. Exports to countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative rose by 12.8% [1]. Future Outlook - The NDRC acknowledges ongoing risks and challenges in the economic environment and emphasizes the need to solidify the foundation for economic recovery. Future macroeconomic policies will be implemented as necessary to adapt to changing circumstances [2].