刘世锦重磅建议：中产要倍增到8-9亿人！关键靠这两大“硬招”

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the need for China to transition from an investment and export-driven growth model to one focused on innovation and consumption during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, highlighting structural changes in the economy [6][45]. Consumption Structure - China is not yet a consumption powerhouse, with consumption accounting for 20 percentage points less of GDP compared to the global average [8][11]. - To become a consumption-driven economy, China must correct this structural deviation and enhance both domestic and international consumption [11]. - The focus on consumption is shifting from investment-driven growth to consumer-driven growth, particularly in sectors like education, healthcare, and cultural services [11]. Industrial Structure - The manufacturing sector's share of GDP may decline, but this does not indicate a lack of transformation; rather, it reflects a shift towards high-tech, knowledge-intensive service industries [12]. - The development of related productive services is crucial for supporting innovation and enhancing human capital [12][14]. - The government must foster a fair competitive environment to address the complexities of industrial transformation and reduce excess capacity in heavy industries [14]. Foreign Trade - Despite a challenging international environment, China's exports have remained strong, indicating improved technological and industrial competitiveness [17]. - A significant trade deficit suggests a reduction in domestic consumption, which is unsustainable in the long term [17][20]. - The strategy should shift towards balancing imports and exports, with an emphasis on using the RMB for international transactions [20]. Financial Structure - As industries evolve, the importance of capital markets is increasing, with a projected annual increase of at least 30 trillion yuan in social net assets if GDP grows at 4%-5% [23]. - The capital market should support the growth of large, innovative enterprises and increase the proportion of institutional investors to address the challenges of an aging society [24]. Urban-Rural Structure - Urbanization will slow as the population approaches 70%, leading to more internal migration within urban areas rather than from rural to urban [26][30]. - Addressing disparities in public services between urban and rural populations is essential for achieving balanced urban-rural development [31][32]. Income Distribution - To avoid the middle-income trap, China should aim to reduce the Gini coefficient to around 0.4, doubling the middle-income population from 400 million to 800-900 million [33][36]. - Policies should focus on increasing labor compensation's share of GDP and improving social security for low- and middle-income groups [36][38]. Macroeconomic Policy - While macroeconomic policies can provide short-term stability, they cannot replace the need for structural reforms to drive long-term growth [39][41]. - The reliance on macroeconomic policies may increase as the economy transitions to a lower growth phase, necessitating a clear understanding of the limits of such policies [41][45].