
Core Viewpoint - The "Excavator Index" released by CCTV Finance indicates a steady advancement in infrastructure construction in China, with significant activity in road construction and port equipment in the western regions [1]. Group 1: Infrastructure Construction Trends - In April, the comprehensive construction rate in various provinces showed significant growth, with Anhui leading at 71.31% [2]. - A total of 15 provinces experienced a month-on-month increase in construction rates, with six provinces, including Heilongjiang and Qinghai, seeing growth exceeding 10% [2]. Group 2: Equipment Performance - The road construction equipment saw a month-on-month increase of 7.20% in April, with specific equipment like pavers and rollers showing growth rates of 11.05% and 5.59% respectively [3]. - The western region's port equipment operating rate reached 43.04%, marking a month-on-month increase of 1.34%, reflecting the region's growing importance in international trade [4]. Group 3: Regional Highlights - The Northeast region reported a comprehensive construction rate of 61.13%, with excavator and crane operating rates leading nationally at 69.25% and 73.08% respectively [5]. - The central region's construction rate was 55.62%, with pile-driving equipment operating at 42.77%, the highest in the country [7]. - The eastern region's comprehensive construction rate was 47.91%, with concrete equipment leading at 47.20% [8].