全文|刘世锦谈经济增长：以投资出口为主转向以创新和消费为主

Core Viewpoint - The conference emphasizes the need to reshape the growth paradigm in China, transitioning from an investment and export-driven economy to one focused on innovation and consumption during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [5][54]. Consumption Structure - China is not yet a consumption powerhouse, with consumption accounting for approximately 20 percentage points less of GDP compared to the global average [9][55]. - To become a consumption-driven economy, China must address this structural gap and enhance both domestic and international consumption [11][58]. - The focus on consumption is shifting from investment-driven growth to consumption-driven growth, particularly in sectors like education, healthcare, and cultural services, which also contribute to human capital investment [11][58]. Industrial Structure - The manufacturing sector's share of GDP may decline, but this does not indicate a lack of transformation; rather, it highlights a shift towards high-tech, knowledge-intensive service industries [12][59]. - The transition will require a focus on developing related productive service industries to support manufacturing upgrades [12][59]. - The complexity of industrial structure transformation necessitates a fair competitive environment, as traditional government policies may become less effective [15][61]. Foreign Trade - Despite a challenging international environment, China's exports have remained strong, reflecting improvements in technological and industrial competitiveness [16][63]. - A significant trade deficit indicates reduced domestic consumption, which is unsustainable in the long term; thus, a balanced import-export strategy is essential [16][65]. - The shift towards using the Renminbi for international trade settlements is crucial for enhancing its global liquidity and status [21][68]. Financial Structure - The evolution of the financial system is accelerating, with a growing importance of capital markets as the economy transitions [22][70]. - The capital market should support the development of innovative enterprises and increase the participation of institutional investors to bolster social security systems [26][72]. Urban-Rural Structure - Urbanization is slowing as the population approaches 70%, leading to more internal migration within urban areas rather than rural to urban shifts [27][75]. - Addressing disparities in public services between urban and rural populations is critical for achieving balanced development [31][78]. - Reforms in land management and local governance are necessary to facilitate the free flow of resources and optimize urban-rural integration [32][79]. Income Distribution - Learning from successful economies, China aims to reduce its Gini coefficient to around 0.4 to avoid the middle-income trap and double the middle-income population from 400 million to 800-900 million [33][84]. - Policies should focus on increasing labor compensation's share of GDP and improving social security for low- and middle-income groups [37][84]. - A shift from indirect to direct taxation is proposed to enhance government revenue from high-income earners while ensuring property rights protection [39][86]. Macroeconomic Policy - While macroeconomic policies are currently focused on short-term stabilization, they cannot provide the foundational growth momentum needed for the economy [40][87]. - Structural reforms are essential to address deep-rooted issues, and reliance on macroeconomic policies should be carefully managed to avoid dependency [42][89]. - The transition to a new growth framework requires overcoming path dependencies and encouraging innovation and reform at various levels [44][94].