闪辉：发展制造业仍是当前政策重点 经济再平衡长期方向明确

Core Viewpoint - The recent US-China trade negotiations have led to a significant reduction in tariffs, which is expected to positively impact China's economic growth and reduce the need for aggressive policy easing [2][3][5]. Group 1: Trade Negotiations and Tariff Adjustments - The US has agreed to cancel some retaliatory tariffs on China, reducing the effective tariff rate from over 100% to approximately 39% [2][3]. - China's effective tariff rate on the US will also decrease from 144% to around 30% as part of the agreement [2][3]. - The unexpected extent of tariff reductions suggests a lower drag on China's economic growth than previously anticipated, leading to adjustments in export growth forecasts [3][5]. Group 2: Economic Growth Predictions - China's export growth forecast for 2025 has been revised from -5% to 0%, with net exports now expected to contribute +0.1 percentage points to GDP growth [3][5]. - The GDP growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 have been increased from 4.0% and 3.5% to 4.6% and 3.8%, respectively, due to the positive impact of tariff reductions [5]. Group 3: Policy Responses and Economic Stability - The Chinese government is focusing on stabilizing employment, businesses, and market confidence while maintaining a conservative approach to fiscal policy [6][8]. - Despite the need for short-term fiscal expansion, there are concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability, leading to a more cautious use of fiscal resources [7][8]. - The government is prioritizing high-tech manufacturing and structural transformation towards quality growth rather than quantity [9][10]. Group 4: Manufacturing Sector and Export Competitiveness - China's manufacturing sector remains a key focus, with significant investments in high-tech industries and a strong global export presence [9][10]. - The country has maintained a competitive edge in various mid-to-high-end product categories, with a notable increase in export shares to emerging markets [9][10]. - The low cost of production factors, including labor and industrial land, continues to support China's export competitiveness [10][11]. Group 5: Long-term Economic Rebalancing - The trade tensions may accelerate China's shift towards an economy driven by domestic demand and consumption rather than external demand [12]. - There is a clear long-term direction towards economic rebalancing, emphasizing household consumption and local market development [12].