国家发改委：有信心有能力实现全年经济社会发展目标任务

Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) expresses confidence and capability to achieve the annual economic and social development goals, supported by solid performance in the first three quarters of the year [1][3]. Economic Performance - GDP growth for the first three quarters is reported at 5.2%, maintaining a leading position among major global economies [1]. - Social retail sales increased by 4.5%, accelerating by 1.2 percentage points compared to the same period last year [1]. - Industrial added value for large-scale enterprises grew by 6.2%, marking the highest growth for the same period since 2022 [1]. Innovation and Industry Growth - China's innovation index has entered the global top ten, bolstering the development of emerging industries [1]. - The added value of equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing increased by 9.7% and 9.6%, respectively, with their shares in large-scale industrial output rising by 2.1 and 0.8 percentage points year-on-year [1]. - The semiconductor and smart device manufacturing sectors saw significant growth, with added values increasing by 22.4% and 12.2% [1]. Quality and Efficiency - Improvements in product prices and corporate profits are noted, with industrial enterprise profits rising by 3.2% year-on-year, and a notable 21.6% increase in September alone [2]. Resilience and Export Performance - Despite external pressures, merchandise exports maintained a growth rate of 7.1%, with high-tech and high-value-added products gaining wider recognition [2]. - Exports to countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative grew by 12.4%, and exports to ASEAN countries have seen an increase for eight consecutive months [2]. Consumer Demand and Structural Upgrades - Consumer demand is highlighted by a 5.2% increase in service retail sales, driven by popular events such as sports and concerts [2]. - The number of inbound tourists surged by 17.8% in the first three quarters, reflecting the impact of visa-free policies [2]. - Strong trends towards high-end, green, and intelligent development are observed, with rapid growth in related product outputs [2]. Future Outlook - International economic organizations have raised their forecasts for China's economic growth, indicating a positive outlook for 2025 [3]. - The NDRC plans to enhance policy research and timely implementation to ensure the achievement of annual goals [3].