政策周观察第31期：深化与东盟、欧洲合作

Macro Policy Insights - China and ASEAN countries have completed negotiations for the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 version, enhancing regional trade cooperation[2] - The Chinese government emphasizes maintaining a reasonable proportion of manufacturing in the economy, highlighting the importance of technology empowerment in modern manufacturing[4] - The State Development and Reform Commission (SDRC) approved 27 fixed asset investment projects from January to April, totaling 573.7 billion yuan, compared to 32 projects and 320.7 billion yuan in the same period last year, indicating a significant increase in project approvals[3] Financial and Investment Strategies - In April, SDRC approved 5 fixed asset investment projects with a total investment of 377.1 billion yuan, a substantial increase from 1.15 billion yuan for 20 projects in the same month last year[3] - Nearly 500 billion yuan in ultra-long-term special bonds have been arranged for 2025 to support major projects, including infrastructure and urbanization initiatives[3] - The government plans to revise the "Encouraged Foreign Investment Industry Catalog" to include high-end manufacturing and digital economy sectors, aiming to boost foreign investment confidence[4] Risk Management and Economic Outlook - The government is focusing on addressing "involution" in competition by promoting mergers and acquisitions in inefficient industries and enhancing industry self-discipline[4] - A risk warning is issued regarding the timely update of policies, which could impact market stability and investor confidence[4]