10月份国民经济运行总体平稳—— 转型升级扎实推进 发展新动能继续壮大

Core Insights - The overall economic operation in October remained stable, with solid progress in transformation and upgrading, and new growth drivers continuing to strengthen [1] Economic Performance - In October, the industrial production remained stable, with the added value of industrial enterprises above designated size increasing by 4.9% year-on-year [2] - The equipment manufacturing sector saw an 8% increase in added value, significantly outpacing the overall industrial growth [2] - Social retail sales of consumer goods increased by 2.9% year-on-year, with notable growth in communication equipment (23.2%) and cultural office supplies (13.5%) [2] - The consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.2% year-on-year, with the core CPI (excluding food and energy) increasing by 1.2% [2] High-Tech and Green Manufacturing - The added value of high-tech manufacturing increased by 7.2% year-on-year, continuing to outpace overall industrial growth [3] - The production of green products, such as new energy vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, grew by 19.3% and 30.4% respectively [3] New Growth Drivers - The digital economy and new industries are rapidly developing, with online retail of physical goods accounting for 25.2% of total retail sales from January to October [4] - Investment in high-tech sectors, including aerospace and information services, saw significant growth, with increases of 19.7% and 32.7% respectively [4] Manufacturing Sector Dynamics - The added value of equipment manufacturing increased by 9.5%, contributing 58.7% to the growth of industrial added value [5] - The digital economy is expanding, with the added value of digital industry manufacturing rising by 9.5% [5] Economic Resilience - The economy is characterized by a stable foundation, multiple advantages, strong resilience, and significant potential [6] - The GDP growth for the first three quarters was 5.2%, placing it among the top global economies [7] - The total import and export volume increased by 3.6% year-on-year from January to October [7] Innovation and Policy Support - The integration of technological and industrial innovation is accelerating, with new industries and growth drivers emerging [8] - Proactive macroeconomic policies and the construction of a unified national market are enhancing demand and production, stabilizing the economy [8]