Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) emphasizes the resilience of China's economy despite external pressures, highlighting the effectiveness of macroeconomic policies in maintaining stable growth and advancing high-quality development [1][2]. Economic Performance - In August, key economic indicators showed fluctuations, with consumption growth slowing and investment growth weak. However, the overall economic operation remains stable, supported by continuous macro policy efforts [1]. - The manufacturing and service sectors demonstrated positive growth, with the added value of major industries such as equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing increasing by 8.1% and 9.3% year-on-year, respectively [1]. - Industrial profits improved significantly, with profits of large industrial enterprises turning from a decline of 1.7% in the first seven months to a growth of 0.9% in the first eight months, and a monthly increase of 20.4% in August [1][2]. Demand Side Analysis - The effectiveness of policies is evident, with strong resilience in consumption and investment. Retail sales of products related to trade-in programs continued to grow rapidly, and manufacturing investment increased by 5.1% in the first eight months [2]. - The information service industry, aerospace equipment manufacturing, and computer and office equipment manufacturing saw substantial investment growth of 34.1%, 28.0%, and 12.6% year-on-year, respectively [2]. - In foreign trade, the total import and export volume in August increased by 3.5% year-on-year, with both exports and imports achieving growth for three consecutive months [2]. Artificial Intelligence Development - The "Artificial Intelligence+" initiative aims for over 70% application penetration of new intelligent terminals and intelligent agents by 2027, with private enterprises playing a crucial role in this development [3]. - The NDRC plans to support various enterprises, including private ones, to participate in the "Artificial Intelligence+" initiative through policy support, funding, and project involvement [3]. "Three North" Project - The "Three North" project is recognized as the largest and longest ecological protection and restoration project globally. The NDRC has released a comprehensive plan emphasizing larger strategic goals, systematic governance measures, and diverse governance models [4][5]. - The NDRC will establish a stable funding mechanism and enhance ecological product value realization to encourage participation from various stakeholders in the project [5]. New Policy Financial Tools - The NDRC announced the establishment of new policy financial tools with a total scale of 500 billion yuan, aimed at supplementing project capital. This initiative is expected to accelerate project construction and promote stable economic development [5].
持续发力、适时加力实施宏观政策
Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-09-30 01:15