前三季度居民人均消费支出2.16万元，增长4.6%

Core Insights - The Chinese government has allocated 300 billion yuan in special bonds to support the consumption upgrade policy, which has led to a stable growth in the consumer market, with retail sales reaching 36.59 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.5% [1][3] - The promotion of the "old-for-new" policy has significantly boosted sales in various sectors, particularly in electronics and automobiles, with over 10 million applications for vehicle subsidies by October 22 [1][3] - The implementation of long-term special bonds for equipment upgrades has supported approximately 8,400 projects, driving total investments exceeding 1 trillion yuan, with a leverage effect of 1:5.3 [3] Consumer Market Performance - Retail sales of consumer goods reached 36.59 trillion yuan in the first three quarters, with a growth rate of 4.5%, which is 1.0 percentage point higher than the previous year [1] - Per capita consumer spending increased by 4.6% to 21,600 yuan, contributing 53.5% to economic growth [1] - Sales of "old-for-new" related products have shown rapid growth, with retail sales of communication equipment and furniture increasing by 16.2% and cultural office supplies by 6.2% in September [1] Equipment Upgrade and Investment - The government has increased the funding for equipment upgrades to 200 billion yuan, expanding the support to various sectors including electronic information and agricultural facilities [2] - The investment in equipment and tools has grown by 14.0% year-on-year, contributing 2.0 percentage points to overall investment growth [3] - The digital design tool adoption rate among large industrial enterprises reached 85.4%, indicating a significant shift towards automation and efficiency [2] Policy Implementation and Future Outlook - The government emphasizes the importance of ensuring that subsidy funds are effectively utilized and monitored to prevent fraud [3] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" aims to maintain a strategic focus on expanding domestic demand, with policies expected to enhance the interaction between consumption and investment [4] - The ongoing policies are anticipated to continue driving economic growth through increased consumer demand and industrial upgrades [4]