新华财经早报：2月1日

Group 1: Manufacturing and Economic Indicators - In January, China's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was reported at 49.3%, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a contraction in the manufacturing sector [2] - The production index stood at 50.6%, indicating continued expansion, while the new orders index fell to 49.2%, reflecting a decline in market demand [2] - Industries such as agricultural and food processing, as well as railway, shipping, and aerospace equipment, showed production and new orders indices above 56.0%, indicating rapid release of supply and demand [2] - Conversely, industries like petroleum, coal, and automotive had indices below the critical point, signaling a slowdown in market demand and production [2] Group 2: Taxation and Regulatory Updates - The Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration issued an announcement clarifying the calculation of taxable sales for value-added tax (VAT) transactions, particularly for financial products [2] - New regulations specify that the sales amount for transferred financial products is calculated based on the balance after deducting the purchase price from the selling price, with provisions for handling negative balances [2] - Additional announcements were made regarding VAT and consumption tax policies for export goods and cross-border services, providing clarity on tax exemptions and refunds [2] Group 3: Transportation and Mobility - The 2026 Spring Festival travel season will begin on February 2 and last for 40 days, with an expected cross-regional mobility of 9.5 billion people, marking a historical high [2] - Self-driving travel is anticipated to dominate, accounting for approximately 80% of the total travel, while railway and civil aviation passenger volumes are projected to reach 540 million and 95 million, respectively [2]