2026年度展望：中国经济

Economic Outlook - The main theme for China's economy in 2025 is responding to changes, influenced by fluctuating external tariffs and internal asset revaluation, leading to unexpected volatility in wealth, supply, and investment[1] - For 2026, the focus shifts to continuity, with reduced uncertainty in macro changes and increased visibility in economic policies, emphasizing five key areas of transition[1] Key Areas of Transition - Policy continuity under the 14th Five-Year Plan, maintaining a proactive fiscal stance, with potential mid-year adjustments[1] - Supply-side focus on AI, transitioning from old to new economic drivers, with a shift in physical demand for new momentum[1] - Consumer incentives for upgrading, with ongoing subsidies and questions about the expansion of service consumption subsidies[1] - Wealth recovery through asset-liability management, with a slow bull market in stocks and a narrowing decline in real estate[1] - Price stability with improved inflation outlook, though short-term supply-demand imbalances persist, expecting CPI growth of 0.5% and PPI decline narrowing from -2.5% to -0.9%[1] Economic Growth Projections - Anticipated GDP growth for 2026 is approximately 4.9%, with consumption and export growth slightly declining compared to 2025, while investment growth is expected to rebound[1][11] - Fiscal policy is projected to remain supportive, with a deficit rate stable at around 4% and an increase in the deficit scale from CNY 5.66 trillion in 2025 to CNY 5.94 trillion in 2026[19][25] Risks and Challenges - High uncertainty regarding U.S. tariff policies could significantly impact China's exports and domestic economic conditions[1] - Domestic macroeconomic policy uncertainties may lead to unexpected changes, particularly in the real estate market influenced by sentiment and consensus expectations[1]