Group 1: PMI Performance - December manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1%, marking an 8-month high and exceeding Bloomberg and Reuters' consensus estimate of 49.2%[2] - The PMI increase is characterized by strong structural certainty, although total economic uncertainty remains[2] - High-tech manufacturing PMI surged by 2.4 percentage points to 52.5%, indicating positive growth trends in the sector[7] Group 2: Demand and Production - New orders contributed 53% to the PMI increase, while production contributed 47%[7] - New orders index rose by 1.6 percentage points to 50.8%, and new export orders increased by 1.4 percentage points to 49.0%, reaching a new high since April[7] - Production index significantly improved by 1.7 percentage points to 51.7%, indicating strong expansion momentum[7] Group 3: Price and Inventory Trends - Main raw material purchase price index slightly decreased to 53.1%, while the factory price index rose to 48.9%[7] - Raw material inventory index increased to 47.8%, and finished goods inventory index rose to 48.2%, reflecting synchronized supply and demand improvements[7] Group 4: Non-Manufacturing Sector - Non-manufacturing PMI increased to 50.2%, returning to expansion territory, primarily driven by a 3.2 percentage point rise in construction PMI to 52.8%[7] - The construction sector's improvement is attributed to favorable weather conditions and accelerated project progress, although funding and project availability remain concerns[7] Group 5: Future Outlook - The sustainability of the manufacturing PMI increase is uncertain, with potential risks in demand and external economic conditions[6] - The need for stable growth remains significant as 2026 marks the beginning of the "14th Five-Year Plan," indicating potential policy support to stabilize the economy[2]

Economic Indicators - The December Composite PMI returned to the expansion zone, exceeding 50%, marking a significant turnaround after a quarter of decline[4] - This data serves as a key confidence indicator for the economic performance and credit environment in 2026, the start of the "14th Five-Year Plan"[4] Policy Impact - The improvement in PMI reflects the cumulative effects of proactive macroeconomic policies aimed at stabilizing the market and boosting domestic demand[4] - The data indicates that the internal recovery dynamics are being activated, providing reassurance to the market[4] Sector Performance - High-tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing are the main drivers of growth, with the December PMI for high-tech manufacturing rising to 52.5%[5] - The equipment manufacturing PMI also returned to the expansion zone, indicating structural improvements in the economy[5] Global Context - In contrast to major economies like the U.S., where manufacturing PMIs have been in contraction, China's PMI rebound highlights its relative economic resilience[6] - China's ample policy space and moderate inflation provide a favorable environment for attracting international capital in 2026[6]

新华财经北京12月31日电 31日国家统计局发布的数据显示，2025年12月，中国制造业采购经理指数 （PMI）为50.1%，较上月上升0.9个百分点，在连续8个月运行在50%临界点以下后，重回扩张区间。 PMI数据的明显回升引发了专家们的广泛关注与解读。 多位专家指出，12月PMI的回升强于季节性规律，是宏观政策持续发力、市场预期改善、内外需同步回 暖等多重积极因素共同作用的结果。未来需加快落实中央经济工作会议等相关部署，巩固和增强经济回 升向好态势。 政策信号与市场信心提振经济回升 专家认为，清晰有力的政策信号和市场预期的改善，是推动12月PMI回升至扩张区间的重要动力。 国务院发展研究中心宏观经济研究部研究员张立群指出，政策层面的明确导向显著提振了市场信心。他 表示。"十五五"规划建议相关精神的学习持续深入，中央经济工作会议提出坚持内需主导，特别是加大 逆周期和跨周期调节力度，提升宏观经济治理效能等重要思想，使全国上下进一步开阔了眼界，提高了 思想站位。这些都明显改善了市场预期，促进企业在岁末年初之时加快了相关生产经营的准备活动。 文韬也关注到大中型企业的稳定器作用。他指出，12月大型企业呈现较好回升， ...

PMI Overview - December manufacturing PMI increased to 50.1%, up from 49.2% in November[1] - The production index rose to 51.7%, an increase of 1.7 percentage points from the previous value of 50.0%[1] - New orders index improved to 50.8%, up from 49.2%[1] - New export orders index increased to 49.0%, compared to 47.6% previously[1] Influencing Factors - Year-end factors contributed to a rise in construction PMI to 52.8%, up 3.2 percentage points from 49.6%[4] - Seasonal effects led to a strong production index at 51.7%, marking the highest for the quarter[5] - External demand showed resilience with the new export orders index at 49.0%, indicating a recovery in exports[6] Price and Inventory Insights - December's PMI factory price index was 48.9%, slightly up from 48.2%, remaining below the neutral line[2] - The main raw materials purchase price index stood at 53.1%, above the neutral line, indicating ongoing high demand[2] - Inventory indicators showed signs of replenishment, with the purchasing index at 51.1%, up from 49.5%[23] Economic Outlook - Manufacturing activity expectations index rose to 55.5%, up from 53.1%, reflecting improved sentiment[24] - Comprehensive PMI output index increased to 50.7%, indicating overall expansion in production activities[24]

Group 1: PMI Overview - In December, the manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1%, up from 49.2% in the previous month, while the non-manufacturing PMI increased to 50.2%, from 49.5%[2] - The December PMI's unexpected strength is attributed to multiple factors, including positive expectations from recent important meetings, easing trade frictions, and increased pre-holiday inventory demand[2] - The manufacturing PMI's month-on-month increase of 0.9 percentage points (pct) significantly exceeds the five-year average decline of 0.3 pct for the same period[2] Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The production index rose to 51.7% (+1.7 pct), returning above the threshold, while the new orders index increased to 50.8% (+1.6 pct), marking the first time since June that it is above the threshold[2] - The new export orders index also saw a notable increase, rising to 49.0% (+1.4 pct), matching the high point of March this year[2] - The price index showed divergence, with the main raw material purchase price index at 53.1% (-0.5 pct) and the factory price index at 48.9% (+0.7 pct), indicating faster downstream replenishment compared to upstream[2] Group 3: Sector Performance - High-tech manufacturing PMI rose to 52.5% (+2.4 pct), significantly above the overall level, driving the increase in the overall manufacturing PMI[2] - Consumer goods PMI reached 50.4% (+1.0 pct), slightly higher than the overall PMI increase, supported by strong performance in sectors like computer communication and textile manufacturing[2] - The construction PMI was notably strong at 52.8% (+3.2 pct), outperforming seasonal expectations due to favorable weather conditions and pre-holiday construction activity[3]

Group 1 - The national manufacturing PMI significantly rebounded to 50.1% in December, marking the first time since April that it entered the expansion zone, with a 0.9 percentage point increase from the previous month [3][4] - Key contributing factors to the PMI increase include rising new orders and production indices, while the employment index declined and the supplier delivery time index increased [3][4] - The recovery in production and demand is synchronized, with domestic demand strengthening relative to external demand, leading to an accumulation of inventory on the demand side and a recovery in downstream profits [2][4] Group 2 - The new export orders index rose significantly after the US-China trade talks in late October, with a cumulative increase of over 3.1 percentage points in November and December, indicating a recovery in external demand [4] - The manufacturing production index reached 51.7% in December, up 1.7 percentage points from the previous month, driven by improved external demand [4] - The manufacturing purchase price index fell to 53.1%, while the factory price index rose to 48.9%, indicating a potential improvement in profit distribution for downstream businesses [8] Group 3 - The non-manufacturing business activity index rose to 50.2%, with the construction sector showing a notable recovery, while the service sector remained slightly below the expansion threshold at 49.7% [7][10] - The construction business activity index increased by 3.2 percentage points to 52.8%, reversing a four-month decline, with new orders in construction reaching a year-high [7] - The service industry business activity expectation index rose to 56.4%, reflecting positive market expectations despite current low activity levels in retail and dining sectors [10]

Report Overview - The report is a fixed - income review report focusing on the PMI data in December 2025 [1] Industry Investment Rating - No industry investment rating is provided in the report Core Viewpoints - In December, the manufacturing PMI reached 50.1, rising by 0.9 and returning to the expansion range for the first time since April; the non - manufacturing PMI was 50.2, up 0.7 month - on - month. The PMI data shows that under the influence of pre - holiday effects, domestic demand expansion policies, and price transmission due to anti - involution deepening, enterprises' operating pressure, production expectations, demand side, and production expansion willingness have all improved. It is necessary to continuously monitor the sustainability of domestic demand improvement and policy strength [2][4] Section Summaries Manufacturing - **Business Conditions**: The production index increased significantly by 1.7 to 51.7, and the new order index rose by 1.6 to 50.8, with the new export order index up 1.4 to 49. Enterprises' production and operation enthusiasm increased notably, with the raw material inventory rising 0.5 to 47.8, the procurement volume up 0.6 to 51.1, and the production and operation activity expectation up 2.4 to 55.5. From an industry perspective, industries such as农副 food processing, textile and clothing, and computer communication and electronic equipment had both production and demand above 53, while industries like non - metallic mineral products and ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing had both indexes below the critical point [3] - **Profitability**: The purchase price of raw materials decreased by 0.5, and the ex - factory price index increased by 0.7, indicating marginal improvement in corporate profits [3] - **Enterprise Size**: The business conditions of large enterprises rebounded above the boom - bust line. In December, the PMIs of large, medium, and small enterprises changed by 1.5, 0.9, and - 0.5 respectively, reaching 50.8, 49.8, and 48.6 [3] - **Key Industries**: The PMIs of high - tech manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, consumer goods industries, and raw material industries changed by 2.4, 0.6, 1.0, and 0.5 respectively, reaching 52.5, 50.4, 50.4, and 48.9 [3] Non - manufacturing - **Construction Industry**: In December, the business activity index of the construction industry was 52.8, up 3.2 month - on - month, and returned above the boom - bust line, showing strong resilience [3] - **Service Industry**: The business activity index of the service industry was 49.7, up 0.2, indicating some pressure [3] Investment Suggestions - The December PMI data shows comprehensive improvement in enterprises' operating pressure, production expectations, demand side, and production expansion willingness. It is recommended to continuously monitor the sustainability of domestic demand improvement and policy strength [4]

Group 1: PMI Overview - The manufacturing PMI for December 2025 is reported at 50.1%, up 0.9 percentage points from the previous month and exceeding the market expectation of 49.6%[2] - The non-manufacturing PMI stands at 50.2%, an increase from the previous value of 49.5%[2] Group 2: Economic Drivers - The recovery in PMI indicates effective implementation of incremental policies in Q4, leading to an expansion in investment activities, particularly in the construction sector[4] - A temporary easing of the US-China trade conflict has contributed to a positive trend in exports[4] - Year-end inventory preparations by enterprises have led to a rebound in production and inventory indices[4] Group 3: Sector Performance - In December, the production index rose by 1.7 percentage points to 51.7%, and the new orders index increased by 1.6 percentage points to 50.8%[5] - High-tech manufacturing PMI surged by 2.4 percentage points to 52.5%, while equipment manufacturing and consumer goods sectors also entered the expansion zone[14] - Large enterprises saw a PMI increase of 1.5 percentage points to 50.8%, while small enterprises experienced a decline of 0.5 percentage points to 48.6%[6] Group 4: Trade and Pricing - The new export orders index rose by 1.4 percentage points to 49.0%, indicating sustained export demand[19] - The raw material purchase price index decreased by 0.5 percentage points to 53.1%, while the factory price index increased by 0.7 percentage points to 48.9%[23] Group 5: Construction Sector - The construction PMI increased by 3.2 percentage points to 52.8%, indicating accelerated expansion in construction activities[29] - The new orders index for construction rose by 1.3 percentage points to 47.4%, with a business expectation index of 57.4%[29]

Core Viewpoint - The December PMI index shows a recovery driven by new momentum and the consumer goods sector, with a reduction in the debt-extraction effect and resilient exports supporting the index [1][4][53]. Group 1: PMI Recovery - The manufacturing PMI rose by 0.9 percentage points to 50.1%, marking a return to the growth line after nine months, despite a decline in high-frequency indicators such as blast furnace operation and freight volume [1][5][53]. - The production and new orders indices increased by 1.7 and 1.6 percentage points, respectively, reaching 51.7% and 50.8% [5][30]. Group 2: Support from New Momentum - PMI in sectors related to new momentum showed significant improvement, although the sustainability of this trend requires further observation due to a lack of corresponding high-frequency indicators [12][54]. - Traditional industries like black metal rolling and chemical fibers saw a decline in PMI, while emerging sectors such as electrical machinery and pharmaceuticals experienced increases, with high-tech and equipment manufacturing PMIs rising by 2.4 and 0.6 percentage points to 52.5% and 50.4% respectively [12][54]. Group 3: Consumer Sector Improvement - The overall consumer goods sector PMI increased by 1 percentage point to 50.4%, despite a significant drop of 5.8 percentage points in the automotive sector PMI, reflecting the impact of reduced government subsidies and demand risks [15][54]. - The textile and apparel sector PMI rose by 4.5 percentage points, correlating with improvements in travel data [15][54]. Group 4: Construction Sector Recovery - The construction PMI rose by 3.2 percentage points to 52.8%, indicating a marginal weakening of the debt-extraction effect on investment due to the alleviation of special refinancing bond issues and the implementation of incremental policies [18][54]. - Activities in housing construction and civil engineering increased by 4.8 and 1.2 percentage points, respectively, with the business activity expectation index remaining high at 57.4% [18][54]. Group 5: Export Resilience - The domestic order index rose by 1.6 percentage points to 51.1%, while the new export orders index improved by 1.4 percentage points to 49% [22][55]. - High-frequency indicators showed a year-on-year increase of 0.6 percentage points in port foreign trade freight volume, maintaining a high level [22][55]. Group 6: Economic Growth Outlook - The recovery in manufacturing PMI, driven by new momentum and consumer sectors, suggests continued economic resilience, despite traditional momentum facing downward pressure [27][55]. - The implementation of incremental fiscal policies and service consumption-related policies is expected to enhance domestic demand [27][55].

Manufacturing Sector - December manufacturing PMI increased to 50.1, up 0.9 from the previous month, indicating a significant recovery above the seasonal level[1] - The production index rose to 51.7, an increase of 1.7, while the new orders index improved to 50.8, up 1.6[1] - The increase in manufacturing PMI is attributed to the implementation of the "two 500 billion" growth stabilization policies and year-end demand release[1] Service Sector - December service PMI recorded at 49.7, a slight increase of 0.2, but still below the neutral level of 50[1] - Consumer-related services remain weak due to seasonal effects, with retail, accommodation, and entertainment sectors below 50[1] - Financial activities continue to be robust, providing essential support for year-end economic performance[1] Construction Sector - December construction PMI rose to 52.8, an increase of 3.2 percentage points, marking a significant recovery after four months below 50[1] - The acceleration in construction activity is linked to increased investment in affordable housing and infrastructure projects[1] - Construction firms maintain optimistic market expectations, with the business expectation index remaining above 57 for two consecutive months[1] Overall Economic Outlook - The overall economic environment is characterized by a year-end push across sectors, supported by policy implementation and capital investment[1] - The manufacturing sector's recovery in December is seen as a corrective rebound after a weaker performance in November[1] - Anticipated consumer demand during the upcoming New Year and Spring Festival is expected to boost service sector performance in early next year[1]