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Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Positive" [6] Core Insights - The report highlights a recovery in social retail sales (社零) with a year-on-year growth of 4.0% in January-February 2025, indicating a 4 percentage point increase compared to the previous month, although the growth rate remains weaker compared to the previous year [12][23] - Rural consumption is showing significant growth, outpacing urban areas, with rural retail sales increasing by 4.6% year-on-year [13][23] - The report emphasizes the strong performance of the service consumption market, with a 4.9% year-on-year increase in service retail sales, driven by holiday economic effects during the Spring Festival [27][30] - The new energy vehicle market is experiencing rapid growth, with retail sales of passenger cars reaching 1.43 million units in January-February 2025, a year-on-year increase of 35.5% [31][32] - E-commerce is thriving, with online retail sales growing by 7.3% year-on-year, supported by policies promoting digital consumption and the integration of online and offline retail [33][34] Summary by Sections Social Retail Sales - In January-February 2025, social retail sales totaled 83,731 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 4.0% [12] - The retail sales of goods reached 73,939 billion yuan, growing by 3.9% year-on-year, while catering revenue was 4,417 billion yuan, increasing by 3.6% [18][21] - The report notes that the growth in rural areas is becoming a new growth engine for overall consumption [13][23] Service Consumption - The service retail market saw a 4.9% year-on-year increase, with significant contributions from tourism and dining during the Spring Festival [27][30] - The number of domestic travelers exceeded 500 million during the holiday, with a notable increase in spending [30] Low-Carbon Consumption - The new energy vehicle market is highlighted, with a retail penetration rate of 44.9% and a significant increase in sales [31][32] - The report indicates a shift towards green consumption across various sectors, including home appliances and food and beverage [32] E-commerce - E-commerce sales are on the rise, with a 7.3% increase in online retail, driven by enhanced digital experiences and policies supporting consumption upgrades [33][34] - The report notes a significant growth in online travel services, reflecting the expanding potential of the e-commerce market [34]