中国经济进入内需攻坚之年

Group 1 - In the first half of 2025, China's economy achieved a growth rate of 5.3% due to proactive fiscal measures, effective trade-in policies, and strong export resilience. However, growth momentum slowed in the second half of the year as the effects of stimulus policies diminished and high base effects emerged [1] - The 2026 economic work is under close scrutiny as it marks the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan, with a focus on maintaining economic growth as a priority. The Central Economic Work Conference in December 2025 emphasized the need for policies that are not only active but also effective [1] - The 2026 macroeconomic policy will continue to adopt a "more proactive" stance while focusing on enhancing effectiveness, integrating existing and new policies, and increasing counter-cyclical and cross-cyclical adjustments [1] Group 2 - China's export performance in 2026 is expected to exceed market expectations, supported by market diversification and product structure upgrades. From January to November 2025, China's export value increased by 5.4% year-on-year, surpassing the levels of the same period in 2024 [2] - Despite a nearly 20% decline in exports to the United States, exports to emerging markets such as Africa (26.3%), ASEAN (13.7%), and India (11.9%) showed significant growth. The share of exports to Latin America, Africa, and India combined reached 17.5%, matching that of ASEAN [2] - The strong resilience in exports is attributed to stable global economic growth, ongoing fiscal expansion in the US and Europe, and the stabilization of US-China trade relations. Additionally, technological advancements driven by artificial intelligence are expected to support exports [3] Group 3 - Infrastructure investment is projected to rebound in 2026, driven by the commencement of major projects and financial support. From January to October 2025, broad infrastructure investment grew by 1.5% year-on-year, with new policy financial tools and local government debt limits set to enhance project funding [3] - The 14th Five-Year Plan emphasizes the importance of technology innovation and industrial upgrading in driving manufacturing investment. Manufacturing investment grew by 2.7% year-on-year from January to October 2025, with a focus on advanced manufacturing and strategic emerging industries [4][5] Group 4 - The Chinese consumer market is showing strong resilience, with retail sales of consumer goods increasing by 5.0% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, supported by policies promoting trade-in programs. However, growth slowed in the second half due to diminishing effects of these policies [6] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" highlights the importance of enhancing the consumption rate and the role of domestic demand in driving economic growth. There is a focus on whether policies to stimulate consumption will be strengthened in 2026 [6] - The balance between short-term growth stabilization and long-term development tasks is crucial for policy formulation in 2026, with an emphasis on stabilizing the real estate market and improving social security systems [7]