中国夯实制造业根基，美国经济“脱实向虚”之困

Group 1: Economic Paths - The global economic landscape in the 21st century shows a clear contrast between the industrial development paths of the US and China, with the US experiencing significant deindustrialization and a shift towards a virtual economy, while China focuses on strengthening its manufacturing sector [2][3] - China's manufacturing industry has grown from 26.6 trillion yuan in 2020 to a projected 33.6 trillion yuan by 2024, contributing over 30% to global manufacturing growth during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [2] Group 2: Challenges in the US - The US faces severe challenges due to the weakening of its manufacturing base, exemplified by Boeing's reliance on global supply chains and diminished domestic manufacturing capabilities [3] - The consequences of deindustrialization include insufficient domestic manufacturing investment, increasing trade deficits, and heightened social inequality [3] Group 3: China's Strategic Focus - China emphasizes the importance of the real economy, particularly manufacturing, as a foundation for national development, as stated in the 2022 Party Congress report [5] - The manufacturing sector is crucial for innovation, job creation, and meeting consumer demand, with logistics from manufacturing accounting for nearly 90% of total social logistics [5] Group 4: Capital Flows and Policy Responses - A study from 1998 to 2020 indicates a trend of productive capital escaping to the virtual economy in China, prompting policy efforts to redirect capital back to the real economy [7] - The Chinese government has implemented various policies to stimulate effective investment, including promoting equipment upgrades and facilitating trade-in programs for vehicles and appliances [7] Group 5: Digital Transformation - China is advancing its manufacturing sector through digitalization and smart technologies, with over 35,000 basic-level and 7,000 advanced-level smart factories established [8] - The integration of digital and traditional manufacturing is evident, with significant growth in high-tech manufacturing and new energy vehicles [9] Group 6: US Manufacturing Rebound Efforts - The US has attempted to promote manufacturing return through various policies since the 2008 financial crisis, but faces challenges such as aging infrastructure and high labor costs [10] - Approximately 20.6% of US factories are limited in capacity due to labor shortages, with predictions that half of manufacturing jobs may face vacancies by 2033 [10] Group 7: Future Outlook - The differing industrial strategies of the US and China will continue to shape their economic futures, with China needing to maintain a reasonable proportion of manufacturing to avoid premature deindustrialization [12][13] - China's manufacturing sector has shown resilience and potential for upgrading, with a 5.7% increase in manufacturing value added in August 2025, outpacing overall industrial growth [13][14]