李迅雷：2026年中国经济展望

Core Viewpoint - The GDP growth target for 2026 is expected to remain around 5%, with macro policies aimed at promoting consumption and expanding investment to ensure a good start for the 14th Five-Year Plan [6][1]. Export Performance - China's exports showed resilience in 2025, with nominal year-on-year growth of 5.4% in USD terms and 6.2% in RMB terms for the first 11 months [7]. - The strong export performance is attributed to factors such as transshipment trade, increased capital goods exports driven by Chinese companies going abroad, and the delayed impact of US tariffs on global trade [8][10]. - For 2026, it is projected that China's exports will continue to grow by 3.4% year-on-year, supported by stable US-China tariffs and cost advantages [10][31]. Manufacturing Investment - Manufacturing investment in China is expected to recover slightly in 2026, with a year-on-year growth of around 2%, up from approximately 1% in 2025 [2][57]. - The recovery is supported by resilient exports and continued policy support for advanced manufacturing, particularly in the context of national security and technological development [49][57]. - Factors such as "strong supply and weak demand" and "anti-involution" expectations have negatively impacted manufacturing investment in 2025, but these conditions are expected to improve [39][40]. Real Estate Sector - The direct drag of the real estate sector on the economy is expected to weaken in 2026, with a projected year-on-year decline in commercial housing sales area of about 5% [59]. - Real estate investment is anticipated to decline by approximately 11% year-on-year in 2026, an improvement from a 16% decline in 2025, indicating a reduced direct impact on the economy [63][58]. - Policies are being implemented to mitigate the risks associated with a weakening real estate sector, including measures to support housing demand and improve the financial health of real estate companies [63][66]. Consumption and Investment Expansion - Expanding domestic demand is identified as a crucial path to achieving the 5% GDP growth target in 2026, with a focus on promoting consumption and investment [66]. - The government is expected to maintain support for consumption through special bonds, with funding levels likely to remain at least equal to the 300 billion RMB allocated in 2025 [67][72]. - Infrastructure investment is projected to rebound to around 8% year-on-year in 2026, supported by previously announced policies and a focus on major projects [4][66].