Core Viewpoint - The "6·18" mid-year promotion significantly boosted home appliance sales, with a total sales amount of approximately 110.1 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of about 45.6%, outpacing the overall e-commerce growth rate of 15.2% [3] Group 1: National Subsidy Policy - The national subsidy policy for replacing old appliances continues to be implemented, with many stores advertising subsidies of 15% to 20% [3] - The National Development and Reform Commission announced that the third batch of consumer goods replacement funds will be issued in July [3] - The total subsidy fund for the consumer goods replacement policy is set at 3 billion yuan, with 1.62 billion yuan already allocated in the first two batches [5][7] Group 2: Regional Variations - Some provinces, like Jiangsu, have implemented a limited distribution model for subsidies, allowing consumers to claim subsidies within a 24-hour window [4] - In contrast, regions like Shanghai and Hubei have maintained their subsidy policies without adjustments, with Hubei committing to continue the program through 2025 [5][7] - Jiangsu's limited distribution model may serve as a template for future adjustments to the national subsidy policy [11] Group 3: Market Impact and Consumer Behavior - The consumer goods replacement policy has driven significant sales, with 1.1 trillion yuan in sales attributed to the policy by May 31, 2023 [7] - The awareness of the subsidy policy among consumers remains high, with 89% recognizing it, and 71% of users motivated by the need to replace old products [10] - The policy is seen as a crucial tool for expanding domestic demand and promoting industrial transformation [9] Group 4: Future Outlook - The National Development and Reform Commission plans to ensure a balanced and orderly implementation of the subsidy policy throughout the year [6] - The subsidy distribution will consider various factors, including population and economic performance, to ensure effective allocation [8] - The shift towards a "precise control" subsidy model is expected to enhance resource allocation and improve funding efficiency [11]

Core Insights - The profits of industrial enterprises above designated size in China decreased by 1.1% year-on-year from January to May 2025, with a significant drop of 9.1% in May alone, marking the largest decline since October of the previous year [2][3] Group 1: Profit Trends - The manufacturing sector's profit growth rate increased by 5.4% year-on-year from January to May, outperforming the overall profit growth rate of industrial enterprises by 6.5 percentage points [2] - State-owned enterprises experienced a profit decline of 7.4%, while private enterprises saw a profit increase of 3.4% during the same period [4] Group 2: Factors Influencing Profitability - The decline in profits is attributed to external environmental shocks, continuous decreases in the Producer Price Index (PPI), and insufficient domestic demand [3] - The average collection period for accounts receivable exceeded 70 days, indicating significant asset turnover pressure within the industrial sector [3] Group 3: Impact of Tariffs - State-owned enterprises were more adversely affected by tariffs compared to private enterprises, with state-owned profits declining by 18.1% in May [3][4] - The rising costs due to tariffs have eroded profits, as some enterprises bear the tariff costs themselves, while others face supply chain adjustment costs [6] Group 4: Sector-Specific Performance - The profits of the large equipment manufacturing sector surged by 60%-120%, driven by new production capabilities and supportive policies [2] - Downstream industries such as entertainment products, textiles, and food manufacturing faced significant profit declines of -27.0%, -18.3%, and -7.0% respectively in May [6]

Group 1 - The total profit of industrial enterprises above designated size in China for January to May was 2.72 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.1%, with May alone seeing a profit drop of 9.1% [1][3] - The decline in industrial profits is attributed to insufficient effective demand, falling industrial product prices, and fluctuations in short-term factors [1][3] - Despite the overall profit decline, the gross profit of industrial enterprises increased by 1.1% year-on-year, contributing to a 3.0 percentage point increase in total profits [1][3] Group 2 - Private enterprises and foreign-invested enterprises showed profit growth of 3.4% and 0.3% respectively, outperforming the average level of all industrial enterprises [3] - The equipment manufacturing sector demonstrated strong performance with a profit increase of 7.2%, contributing 2.4 percentage points to the overall industrial profit growth [3][4] - Several industries within equipment manufacturing, such as electronics and electrical machinery, reported profit growth exceeding 10% [3][4] Group 3 - The "Two New" policies have effectively stimulated domestic demand, leading to significant profit increases in general and specialized equipment manufacturing [4] - The consumer goods sector benefited from policies promoting the replacement of old products, with profit growth in smart consumer devices reaching 101.5% [4] - Future industrial profit growth is expected to improve due to supportive policies aimed at enhancing quality and efficiency in key industries [4]

Core Viewpoint - In May, the profits of large-scale industrial enterprises in China decreased by 9.1% year-on-year, contrasting with a 3.0% increase in the previous month. For the period from January to May, profits fell by 1.1% compared to a 1.4% increase from January to April, indicating a significant decline in industrial profitability due to insufficient effective demand, falling industrial product prices, and short-term fluctuations [1]. Group 1: Industrial Profit Trends - The total profit of large-scale industrial enterprises increased by 603.4 billion yuan in the first five months compared to the previous four months, despite the year-on-year decline [1]. - The gross profit margin, calculated by deducting operating costs from operating income, showed a year-on-year increase of 1.1%, contributing to a 3.0 percentage point increase in overall profits for large-scale industrial enterprises [1]. Group 2: Sector Performance - The equipment manufacturing sector maintained a high level of profitability, with profits increasing by 7.2% year-on-year from January to May, contributing 2.4 percentage points to the overall industrial profit growth [2]. - Among the eight industries within equipment manufacturing, seven experienced profit growth, with notable increases in the electronics, electrical machinery, and general equipment sectors, achieving growth rates of 11.9%, 11.6%, and 10.6% respectively [2]. Group 3: Aerospace and Related Industries - The aerospace, aviation, and maritime industries saw rapid development, leading to a 56.0% year-on-year profit increase in the railway, shipping, and aerospace sectors. Profits in aircraft manufacturing and spacecraft and rocket manufacturing grew by 120.7% and 28.6%, respectively, while related equipment manufacturing profits rose by 68.1% [4]. - General and specialized equipment sectors also reported profit increases of 10.6% and 7.1%, respectively, contributing 0.6 percentage points to the overall industrial profit growth [4]. Group 4: Policy Support and Future Outlook - The Chinese government is implementing more proactive macro policies to strengthen domestic circulation and promote high-quality industrial development, which is expected to lay a solid foundation for the recovery of industrial enterprise profits [1]. - The National Development and Reform Commission announced that 200 billion yuan in special long-term bonds will support equipment upgrades, with the first batch of approximately 173 billion yuan allocated to 7,500 projects across 16 sectors [5]. - The continuation of the "old-for-new" consumption policy is expected to positively impact industrial profits, with significant profit growth observed in smart consumer devices and home appliances [4].

Economic Stability Measures - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced multiple economic stability measures, including the implementation of equipment update loan interest subsidies and the promotion of mass sports events [1][2] - In May, the industrial added value for large-scale enterprises increased by 5.8% year-on-year, while the service production index grew by 6.2%, indicating stable growth in the industrial and service sectors [1] - Retail sales of consumer goods in May rose by 6.4% year-on-year, marking the highest growth rate in 2024, with fixed asset investment showing steady growth, particularly in the manufacturing sector, which saw an 8.5% increase [1] "Two New" Policy Impact - The "Two New" policy has played a crucial role in stabilizing investment, expanding consumption, and improving livelihoods, with sales of related products exceeding 1.4 trillion yuan this year [2] - The NDRC plans to enhance the management of equipment update projects and accelerate project construction while implementing a structured plan for the distribution of funds for consumer goods replacement [2] Sports and Cultural Tourism Development - There is a growing enthusiasm for diverse and mass sports events, reflecting significant potential in the sports and cultural tourism industries [2][3] - The NDRC aims to expand public fitness facilities and support the development of outdoor sports, targeting the establishment of around 100 high-quality outdoor sports destinations by 2030 [3] - The integration of sports events with cultural heritage, tourism, and dining is being promoted to enhance the attractiveness and overall value of these events [3]

2025.06. 26 本文字数：2261，阅读时长大约4分钟 作者 | 第一财经 祝嫣然 备受市场关注的"国补"资金，有了新进展。 国家发改委政策研究室副主任李超26日在发布会上表示，将在7月下达今年第三批消费品以旧换新资 金。 李超表示，将更加注重"时序性"和"均衡性"的原则，分领域制定落实到每月、每周的"国补"资金使用 计划，保障消费品以旧换新政策全年有序实施。 面对外部环境的不确定性增加，下半年稳增长政策仍需加力，消费品以旧换新等扩内需政策措施有望 继续优化升级。李超强调，当前外部环境的复杂性、严峻性、不确定性有所增加，全球经贸稳定增长 面临挑战，这些都会影响经济平稳运行。随着存量政策加快落地见效，新的储备政策陆续出台实施， 我们有信心、有能力把外部冲击的不确定性和不利影响降到最低，推动经济持续健康发展。 确保"两新"全年有序实施 今年以来，各地持续加力扩围"两新"政策，有力推动消费潜力加速释放。 从最新经济数据来看，5月份社会消费品零售总额同比增长6.4%，增速是2024年以来最高水平，消 费成为拉动经济增长的重要引擎。其中，消费品以旧换新政策发挥了重要作用。 李超介绍，消费品以旧换新方面，超长期特 ...

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - China's economy is expected to run smoothly in Q2, but Q3 may face challenges due to changes in the external environment [85] - The Fed is likely to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in September and a total of 50 basis points in the second half of the year, providing room for domestic interest rate cuts [85] - The central bank is expected to continue a moderately loose monetary policy, and there is a possibility of another policy rate cut in the second half of the year [85] - Considering the expectation of future interest rate cuts, a strategy of buying on dips and trading in bands can be considered [85] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Disk Review - **Treasury Futures Active Contract Trends**: Since November 2024, the treasury futures market has been advancing ahead of schedule, rising sharply until January 2025. After the central bank announced the suspension of open - market treasury bond purchases on January 10, the 30 - year variety reached a high in early February and then fell until mid - March, followed by a rebound. In early April, due to the US tariff news, prices rose, then consolidated. After the Sino - US Geneva economic and trade joint statement on May 12, prices slightly declined and then fluctuated narrowly. In June, with the decline in capital interest rates, prices rose slightly [7] - **Treasury Bond Spot Yield Trends**: Most treasury bond spot yields reached their lows in early January, over - reacting to the "moderately loose monetary policy." After the central bank's announcement on January 10, yields rebounded. After the Spring Festival, rising capital interest rates and a strong stock market pushed bond yields up. Short - term interest rates rebounded faster than long - term ones. The 10 - year treasury bond yield reached 1.90% in mid - March, then dropped rapidly in early April due to tariff news and stabilized later. The latest 10 - year yield is around 1.65% [10] - **Treasury Bond Spot Yield Curve Changes**: As of June 25, compared with the end of last year, the treasury bond spot yield curve showed a distorted flattening. The 2 - year yield rose 23 basis points to 1.37%, the 5 - year rose 10 basis points to 1.52%, the 10 - year dropped 3 basis points to 1.65%, and the 30 - year dropped 5 basis points to 1.86% [12] 2. Current Analysis - **Investment**: From January to May, national fixed - asset investment increased by 3.7% year - on - year, lower than the market expectation of 4.0%. General infrastructure investment (including electricity) increased by 10.42%, narrow - sense infrastructure investment (excluding electricity) increased by 5.6%, and manufacturing investment increased by 8.5%. Real estate development investment decreased by 10.7%. The issuance of "two - major" projects is approaching [16] - **Real Estate**: From January to May, the sales area of new commercial housing decreased by 2.9% year - on - year, and the sales volume decreased by 3.8%. In May, the second - hand housing prices in first - tier cities decreased by 0.7% month - on - month, and those in second - and third - tier cities decreased by 0.5%. As of June 25, the average daily trading area of commercial housing in 30 large - and medium - sized cities decreased by 6% year - on - year [18][21][23] - **Consumption**: In May, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 6.4% year - on - year, higher than the market expectation of 4.9%. The sales of household appliances, communication equipment and other categories increased significantly. The total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 0.94% month - on - month, and consumer demand is accelerating its release [25][27][30] - **Service Industry**: In May, the national service industry production index increased by 6.2% year - on - year, with relatively fast growth in information technology, leasing and business services, and wholesale and retail industries [32] - **Foreign Trade**: In May, China's exports increased by 4.8% year - on - year, and imports decreased by 3.4%. Exports to ASEAN and the EU increased, while exports to the US decreased significantly [35][38] - **Industry**: In May, the added value of large - scale industries increased by 5.8% year - on - year, slightly higher than the market expectation. The product sales rate of large - scale industrial enterprises was 95.9% [41][43] - **Employment**: In May, the national urban survey unemployment rate was 5.0%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [46] - **Prices**: In May, CPI decreased by 0.1% year - on - year, and PPI decreased by 3.3% year - on - year. The decline of the agricultural product wholesale price index slowed down in June, and gasoline prices increased, which may promote the rebound of consumer prices [49][52][56] - **Social Financing**: In May, the social financing scale increased by 2.29 trillion yuan, higher than the market expectation. The net financing of government bonds increased significantly, while the increase in RMB loans to the real economy decreased year - on - year [61] - **Exchange Rate**: The US dollar index declined after reaching a high in January. The US dollar against the RMB dropped to around 7.17 on June 25. The CFETS RMB exchange rate index showed a downward trend in the first half of the year [67] - **Interest Rate Spread**: The Sino - US 10 - year treasury bond interest rate spread mostly remained above 2.5%, which restricted the flexibility of domestic interest rate cuts to some extent [69] - **Fed's Policy**: The market expects the Fed to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in September and a total of 50 basis points in the second half of the year [71] - **Capital Interest Rate**: After the central bank cut interest rates on May 8, the market capital interest rate declined [73] - **Government Bond Financing**: As of June 25, the net financing of government bonds in June was 1408.8 billion yuan, and the total net financing in the first six months was 7.8 trillion yuan, much higher than that in the same period in 2024 [76] - **Treasury Bond Term Spread**: The 10 - year and 1 - year treasury bond term spread narrowed from the end of last year to April and then rebounded slightly. The 30 - year and 10 - year spread fluctuated around 0.2% [80] 3. Strategy Suggestions - The Chinese economy may face challenges in the third quarter due to external environment changes The Fed is likely to cut interest rates in September, providing room for domestic interest rate cuts The central bank is expected to continue a moderately loose monetary policy, and there is a possibility of another policy rate cut in the second half of the year Considering the expectation of future interest rate cuts, a strategy of buying on dips and trading in bands can be considered [85]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - In May, China's fixed - asset investment growth was lower than market expectations, and the growth rates of infrastructure investment, manufacturing investment, and real estate investment were all lower than those in April. Consumption growth in May was significantly better than market expectations, but it may not be sustainable. Industrial production maintained stable and rapid growth in May. China's exports showed resilience in May. The Chinese economy is expected to operate steadily in the second quarter. There is uncertainty in global economic and trade relations, which may pose challenges to China's economic growth in the third quarter [83]. Summary by Related Content 1. Fixed - Asset Investment - From January to May, national fixed - asset investment increased by 3.7% year - on - year, lower than the market expectation of 4.0% and the 4.0% growth from January to April. General infrastructure investment (including electricity) increased by 10.42% year - on - year from January to May, down from 10.85% in January - April. Narrow infrastructure investment (excluding electricity) increased by 5.6% year - on - year from January to May, down from 5.8% in January - April. Manufacturing investment increased by 8.5% year - on - year from January to May, in line with market expectations but lower than the 8.8% growth in January - April. National real estate development investment decreased by 10.7% year - on - year from January to May, more than the 10.3% decline in January - April [4]. - From January to May, equipment and tool purchase investment increased by 17.3% year - on - year, with a contribution rate of 63.6% to the growth of total investment and driving total investment growth by 2.3 percentage points [6]. 2. Real Estate - From January to May, the sales area of newly - built commercial housing decreased by 2.9% year - on - year, and the sales volume decreased by 3.8% year - on - year [9]. - In May, the sales price of second - hand residential properties in first - tier cities decreased by 0.7% month - on - month, with the decline rate expanding by 0.5 percentage points compared with the previous month. In second - and third - tier cities, the sales price of second - hand residential properties decreased by 0.5% month - on - month, with the decline rate expanding by 0.1 percentage points [12]. - From June 1 - 25, the average daily transaction area of commercial housing in 30 large - and medium - sized cities was 260,000 square meters, a 6% year - on - year decrease [14]. - The national second - hand housing price is in a bottom - grinding state, and the decline rate this year is slower than last year [16]. 3. Consumption - In May, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 4.1326 trillion yuan, a 6.4% year - on - year increase, higher than the market expectation of 4.9%. From January to May, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 5.0% year - on - year [19]. - In May, the retail sales of household appliances and audio - visual equipment, communication equipment, and other categories had relatively large year - on - year increases. The retail sales of basic necessities and some upgraded consumer goods also showed good growth momentum [21]. - In May, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 0.94% month - on - month. The consumer goods replacement policy and the "618" e - commerce promotion activities accelerated the release of consumption demand. A total of 162 billion yuan of central funds have been allocated in the first and second quarters this year, and 138 billion yuan will be allocated in the third and fourth quarters [24]. - From January to May, the total service retail sales increased by 5.2% year - on - year. The retail sales of tourism consulting and leasing services, cultural and recreational services showed good growth, and catering revenue increased by 5.0% year - on - year [26]. 4. Exports and Imports - In May, China's exports increased by 4.8% year - on - year in US dollars, and imports decreased by 3.4% year - on - year. The trade surplus was 103.22 billion US dollars [32]. - In May, China's exports to ASEAN increased by 14.84% year - on - year, exports to the EU increased by 12.02% year - on - year, and exports to the US decreased by 34.52% year - on - year [35]. - In May, China's exports to regions other than the top five export destinations continued to grow at a high rate, with a year - on - year increase of 11.69% [38]. 5. Industrial Production - In May, the added value of industrial enterprises above the designated size increased by 5.8% year - on - year, slightly higher than the market expectation of 5.7% [41]. - In May, the added value of the equipment manufacturing industry above the designated size increased by 9.0% year - on - year, and the added value of the high - tech manufacturing industry increased by 8.6% year - on - year [43]. - In May, the product sales rate of industrial enterprises above the designated size was 95.9%, a 0.7 - percentage - point year - on - year decrease [46]. 6. Employment - In May, the national urban surveyed unemployment rate was 5.0%, a 0.1 - percentage - point decrease from the previous month [49]. - In May, the unemployment rate of 16 - 24 - year - old labor force (excluding students) in urban areas was 14.9%, 0.7 percentage points higher than the same period last year [52]. 7. Prices - In May, the CPI decreased by 0.1% year - on - year and 0.2% month - on - month. The year - on - month decline in CPI was mainly affected by the decrease in energy prices [54][57]. - In May, the PPI decreased by 3.3% year - on - year and 0.4% month - on - month, with the decline continuing for three consecutive months [67][68]. 8. Social Financing and Credit - In May, the scale of social financing increased by 2.29 trillion yuan, higher than the market expectation of 2.05 trillion yuan [72]. - In May, the RMB loans in the credit scope increased by 620 billion yuan, lower than the market expectation of 800 billion yuan [74]. - At the end of May, the balance of broad money (M2) was 325.78 trillion yuan, a 7.9% year - on - year increase, and the balance of narrow money (M1) was 108.91 trillion yuan, a 2.3% year - on - year increase [76]. - At the end of May, the stock of social financing scale increased by 8.7% year - on - year, and the balance of RMB loans increased by 7.1% year - on - year [79].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is intensifying policies to boost domestic consumption, particularly through the "old-for-new" program for consumer goods, in response to increasing external uncertainties and economic challenges [2][5]. Group 1: Policy Implementation - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) plans to issue the third batch of "old-for-new" funds in July, emphasizing a more timely and balanced approach to fund allocation [2][4]. - The total support for the "old-for-new" program includes 300 billion yuan from special long-term bonds, with 162 billion yuan already distributed in the first two batches [3][4]. - The program has significantly contributed to the retail sector, with a reported 6.4% year-on-year growth in social retail sales in May, marking the highest growth rate in 2024 [3]. Group 2: Economic Impact - The "old-for-new" policy has led to a surge in sales of related products, exceeding 1.4 trillion yuan this year, with notable growth in the county-level markets [3][7]. - From May 1 to June 21, county-level home appliance sales increased by 47%, and "old-for-new" sales rose by 54%, indicating a new peak in sales [3]. - The focus on upgrading consumption patterns is evident, with sales of high-end appliances increasing by 73% in the first five months of the year [3][7]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The government aims to further enhance the effectiveness of the "old-for-new" policy by expanding the categories of supported products and improving the quality of goods [7][8]. - There is a strong emphasis on collaboration between fiscal, monetary, and industrial policies to ensure timely fund allocation and stimulate consumer spending [8]. - The focus will also be on supporting low-income groups and promoting service-oriented consumption, particularly in sectors like education and healthcare [7][8].

Economic Development - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) expresses confidence and capability to promote sustained and healthy economic development despite external uncertainties and challenges [2][3] - Recent adjustments in global economic growth forecasts by the World Bank and OECD highlight the resilience of China's economic outlook, with several international investment banks raising their growth predictions for China [3] Policy Implementation - The NDRC plans to implement a loan interest subsidy policy for equipment updates and will allocate the third batch of funds for the "old for new" consumption policy in July [5][7] - The "Two New" policy has shown effectiveness, with significant funding allocated: 200 billion yuan for equipment updates and 300 billion yuan for consumption upgrades, with over 1.4 trillion yuan in sales from related products this year [6][7] Energy Supply - The electricity supply-demand situation for the summer peak is expected to be better than last year, with a projected increase of approximately 10 million kilowatts in peak electricity load [8][9] - The NDRC is enhancing energy supply capabilities through various measures, including daily monitoring and coordination to ensure stable fuel supply for power generation [9] Sports and Cultural Tourism - The rising popularity of community sports events reflects a strong public interest in diverse sports and fitness activities, indicating significant potential for the sports and cultural tourism industries [11] - The NDRC aims to expand public fitness facilities, promote high-quality outdoor sports development, and integrate sports with cultural tourism to enhance community engagement and industry growth [10][12]