刘世锦:建设消费强国助推实现长期增长目标,加快人民币国际化进程
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-17 16:19

Core Viewpoint - The main challenge facing China's economic growth has shifted from supply constraints to demand constraints, primarily due to insufficient consumption [3][5]. Group 1: Economic Challenges - Current insufficient consumption is identified as a structural deviation that can be analyzed through various dimensions such as consumption content, demographics, mechanisms, and policies [3][5]. - The slowdown and contraction of terminal demand are seen as key factors leading to macroeconomic deceleration, exacerbated overcapacity, and nominal growth falling below actual growth [3][5]. Group 2: Economic Transition - China's economic growth is transitioning from being primarily driven by investment and exports to being driven by innovation and consumption [3][5]. - There is a need to shift focus from supply-side strategies that emphasize industrial and physical capital investment to demand-side strategies that prioritize consumption and human capital investment [3][5]. Group 3: Strategic Recommendations - The construction of a strong consumer economy is proposed as a means to achieve long-term growth objectives [3][5]. - It is recommended to implement a basic balance strategy for imports and exports, accelerate the internationalization of the Renminbi, and encourage local governments to adopt innovative and exploratory approaches [3][5].