新华视点丨透视中国经济“三季报”释放的重要信号

Core Viewpoint - China's economy shows a steady growth trend with a GDP of 10,150.36 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.2% in the first three quarters, and a growth of 4.8% in the third quarter [1][3]. Group 1: Economic Performance - The GDP growth of 5.2% in the first three quarters is an acceleration of 0.2 and 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous year and the same period last year, respectively [3]. - The economic increment reached 3,967.9 billion yuan, which is an increase of 136.8 billion yuan year-on-year [3]. - The average urban unemployment rate stood at 5.2%, unchanged from the first half of the year, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) slightly decreased by 0.1% year-on-year [4]. Group 2: International Trade and Currency - The scale of goods import and export reached a historical high for the same period, with a gradual increase in growth rate [5]. - As of the end of September, foreign exchange reserves remained above 3.3 trillion USD, and the RMB exchange rate showed a stable upward trend [5]. Group 3: Policy and Development - A series of macro policies have been implemented to stimulate high-quality development and expand domestic demand [7]. - The contribution rate of final consumption expenditure to economic growth reached 53.5%, an increase of 9.0 percentage points compared to the previous year [8]. - Investment in equipment and tools increased by 14.0% year-on-year, contributing to a 2.0 percentage point increase in overall investment growth [8]. Group 4: Innovation and Technology - High-tech manufacturing value added increased by 9.6% year-on-year, with significant growth in industrial robots and 3D printing equipment [9]. - The digital product manufacturing sector also saw a year-on-year increase of 9.7% [9]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The economic growth target of around 5% for the year remains achievable, supported by a solid foundation from the first three quarters [11]. - Recent macroeconomic adjustments and policies are expected to further stabilize economic performance [12].