Group 1 - The retail sales of passenger cars in China reached 1.932 million units in May 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 13.3% and a month-on-month increase of 10.1% [1] - Cumulative retail sales for the year reached 8.811 million units, showing a year-on-year growth of 9.1% [1] - The retail market has shown a strong growth trend, with May 2025 sales surpassing the peak level of 1.81 million units in May 2018 by 6% [1] Group 2 - The automotive market has been buoyed by the "two new" policies, with local consumption promotion policies being implemented across various provinces [3] - As of May 31, the number of applications for the old-for-new vehicle subsidy reached 4.12 million, with May's applications estimated at 1.23 million, a 13% increase from April [3] - Approximately 70% of private car buyers benefited from the old-for-new policy, indicating a shift towards consumption upgrades [3] Group 3 - The automotive industry is undergoing significant changes in product structure, user demand, and channel development, necessitating proactive measures from dealers and industry players [3] - Dealers are encouraged to leverage favorable policies to explore new revenue streams and adapt their strategies accordingly [4] - The importance of digital transformation and the shift from sales to service in the automotive dealership model is emphasized, with a focus on utilizing digital marketing and data assets [4] Group 4 - The relationship between manufacturers and dealers is evolving, with a need for harmonious partnerships to adapt to the new market dynamics [5] - The automotive industry is facing challenges such as excessive dealership networks and profitability issues, leading to a necessary industry consolidation [5] - The establishment of exit mechanisms in dealership contracts is proposed to create a fairer and more orderly brand authorization cooperation model [6]

Economic Indicators - In May, various leading indicators from the National Information Center indicate a strong economic recovery in multiple sectors, reflecting a positive trend towards "new" growth and robust vitality [1] - Government investment has been increasing, with project approvals accelerating [1] Investment Trends - The national excavator index in May was 47.34%, with 16 provinces showing rapid construction activity, particularly Anhui, Beijing, Zhejiang, Jilin, and Liaoning [3] - The Northeast region had the highest construction rate at 60.39%, with a year-on-year increase of 3.58% and a month-on-month increase of 17.01% in workload [3] - Project bidding amounts in May increased by 21.5% year-on-year, marking a new high for the year, with significant growth in healthcare, municipal facilities, energy, and transportation sectors [3] Industrial Production - The industrial economy is exhibiting dual vitality from "traditional momentum recovery" and "new productive forces emergence" [4] - The industrial park production heat index rose by 21.2% year-on-year, indicating sustained high production activity and enhanced industrial clustering effects [6] - Traditional industries are experiencing widespread increases in operational heat, with significant improvements in textiles, chemicals, steel, and plastics [6] - Innovation among startups and technology-driven enterprises has also surged, with growth rates exceeding 20% year-on-year [6] Consumer Trends - In May, multiple consumer sector indicators showed an upward trend, indicating a steady improvement in overall consumption [8] - The offline consumption heat index increased by 25.7% year-on-year, while the life service consumption heat index rose by 14.6%, with significant growth in leisure, accommodation, and dining sectors [9] - Consumer enthusiasm has been bolstered by effective promotional policies, with home appliance online retail sales increasing by 31.0% year-on-year [9]

Core Insights - The e-commerce logistics index in China rose to 111.6 points in May, indicating a steady increase in both supply and demand [1][2] - The total business volume index for e-commerce logistics reached 130.2 points, marking a 0.8 point increase from the previous month [1] - The rural e-commerce logistics business volume index also increased to 129.6 points, reflecting a 0.6 point rise [1] Supply and Demand Dynamics - Both supply and demand sides showed steady growth, with the total business volume index and rural business volume index hitting new highs for the year [2] - The "old-for-new" consumption policy boosted demand for home appliances and communication equipment [2] - Companies are enhancing their supply capabilities in anticipation of mid-year promotional activities, as indicated by a 0.2 point increase in the personnel index [1] Logistics Efficiency - The logistics timeliness index rose to 101.2 points, surpassing 100 for the first time this year, indicating improved service efficiency among e-commerce logistics companies [1] - The inventory turnover rate index increased by 0.2 points, suggesting faster inventory turnover as demand rises [1] - The market feedback remains positive, with a 0.4 point increase in the satisfaction index [1] Future Outlook - The easing of monetary policy is expected to provide significant support for the implementation of consumption-promoting policies, enhancing the vitality of the e-commerce market [2] - With major e-commerce platforms preparing for mid-year shopping promotions, the logistics index in June is anticipated to rise further [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - In May, the month - on - month decline of PPI remained the same as in April, and the year - on - year decline of CPI also stayed unchanged. However, after excluding the impact of supply factors such as oil prices and food, marginal new structural changes emerged [1][9]. - In terms of PPI, the drag effect based on trade eased after excluding the 0.2 - percentage - point drag of oil prices. The PPI of export - oriented industries improved marginally, and the price of PPI durable consumer goods manufacturing industry rebounded [1][9]. - In terms of CPI, food performed better than the seasonal level, but the upward momentum of core consumer goods prices continued to weaken. Attention should be paid to the launch of a new round of consumption - promotion policies [2][13]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 May Price Trend: Potential Changes Behind the "Unchanged" Trend - **PPI**: The month - on - month decline in May remained at - 0.4%. After excluding the 0.2 - percentage - point drag of oil prices, the drag effect based on trade eased. The PPI of export - oriented industries improved marginally after the progress of the China - US trade meeting in May. The price of PPI durable consumer goods manufacturing industry rebounded, with a month - on - month increase of 0.1% in May and the year - on - year decline narrowing from 3.7% in April to 3.3% [1][9][11]. - **CPI**: Food performed better than the seasonal level, but the upward momentum of core consumer goods prices continued to weaken. Food supply tightening supported prices, short - term consumption demands such as tourism and clothing continued to be released, while prices of rent, furniture, and cars linked to residents' long - term income were still falling. Core consumer goods have dragged down CPI for two consecutive months after excluding the impact of gold prices, and a new round of consumption - promotion policies may be launched [2][13]. 3.2 May CPI: Food and Tourism Perform Better than Seasonal Levels, but Month - on - Month Decline Continues Due to Oil Price Drag - **Overall Situation**: In May 2025, the listing of fresh vegetables supported the food item, tourism in non - food items performed better than the seasonal level. However, affected by oil prices, durable consumer goods, and rent, CPI declined month - on - month to - 0.2% and remained at - 0.1% year - on - year. The factors affecting CPI month - on - month change from high to low were: services (0)> livestock meat (- 0.01pct)> fresh produce (- 0.03pct)> core consumer goods (- 0.03pct)> energy (- 0.13pct) [2][16]. - **Food Item**: The month - on - month decline of the food item fell back to around - 0.2%, stronger than the seasonal level, affecting CPI to decline by about 0.04 percentage points. Beef prices rose due to reduced imports, while pork prices fell. Fresh vegetable prices decreased, while limited supplies of fresh fruits and aquatic products supported food prices [2][19]. - **Non - food Item**: The month - on - month decline of the non - food item exceeded the seasonal level, falling to - 0.2%, affecting CPI to decline by about 0.16 percentage points. Oil prices dropped, clothing was the main supporting item in core consumer goods, while furniture and car prices still had a drag. Travel - related prices in services were resilient, but rent was still weak [23][24][25]. 3.3 May PPI: Oil Price Drag Increases, Price Decline of Export Industries Narrows, and Month - on - Month Decline Remains at - 0.4% - **Overall Situation**: The month - on - month decline of PPI remained around - 0.4%, mainly dragged down by production materials, while the performance of living materials improved. In May, production material prices decreased by 0.6% (- 0.1pct), and the prices of living materials turned from negative to flat [30]. - **By Industry**: The number of industries with price declines among industrial producers was still around two - thirds. The drag factors were the crude oil industry chain, building - material - related prices, and energy prices such as coal and gas. The supporting factors were export - related industries such as automobiles and machinery, and the non - ferrous metal industry [4][31][36].

Core Viewpoints - The improvement in consumer demand stabilizes the core CPI, but supply-side factors significantly suppress inflation readings [3][68] Group 1: Key Features of Core CPI Stabilization - Feature 1: The core commodity PPI shows a significant rebound, primarily due to improved demand and a lack of further tariff impacts. In May, the core commodity PPI increased by 0.3 percentage points to -1.4% [3][68] - Feature 2: Consumption promotion policies combined with rising gold prices lead to an increase in core commodity CPI. In May, the core commodity CPI rose by 0.1 percentage points to 0.2% [4][19] - Feature 3: The increase in holiday days in May allows for a more substantial release of service demand, pushing the core service CPI higher. The service CPI rose by 0.2 percentage points to 0.5% in May [4][22] Group 2: Outlook and Regular Tracking - The combination of policy reinforcement and recovery in domestic demand is expected to alleviate inflationary pressures, but supply-side changes must be monitored for their impact on price readings [5][33] - The overall CPI in May was -0.1%, slightly better than market expectations, with food supply showing a mixed performance [5][27] - The non-food CPI saw improvements in transportation and communication, while fuel prices for transportation significantly declined [51][71]

Group 1: Inflation Data Overview - In May, the CPI decreased by 0.1% year-on-year, matching the previous value and slightly better than the expected decrease of 0.2%[1] - The PPI fell by 3.3% year-on-year, a decline from the previous value of 2.7% and worse than the expected 3.2%[1] Group 2: Core CPI Stabilization Features - Core commodity PPI rebounded by 0.3 percentage points to -1.4%, driven by improved demand and a moderation in tariff impacts[2] - The core commodity CPI increased by 0.1 percentage points to 0.2%, supported by consumption policies and rising gold prices, which boosted jewelry prices by 40.1%[3] - Service CPI rose by 0.2 percentage points to 0.5%, aided by increased holiday days in May, enhancing service demand[4] Group 3: Future Outlook - Continued policy support and recovery in domestic demand are expected to alleviate inflationary pressures, but supply-side constraints remain a concern[5] - The ongoing "trade-in" policy may provide significant support to core commodity CPI and PPI, while abundant supply of bulk commodities and food could exert downward pressure on prices[5]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" [7] Core Viewpoints - The Dragon Boat Festival holiday travel was relatively subdued, with a total of 657 million people traveling, a year-on-year increase of 3.0%, which is lower than the initial forecast of 7.7% by the Ministry of Transport [2] - Short-distance travel demand showed slightly better performance compared to medium and long-distance travel, primarily due to frequent rainfall in southern regions and the proximity of the holiday to the college entrance examination [2] - The report recommends the aviation sector, particularly China National Aviation (A/H), as well as highway companies such as Anhui Wanshan Expressway (A/H), Zhejiang Huhang Expressway, and Guangdong Expressway A [2] Summary by Sections Aviation - During the Dragon Boat Festival, the average daily passenger volume for civil aviation was 1.867 million, a year-on-year increase of 1.22%, which is lower than the growth rates of rail and road transport [3] - The three-day holiday saw stable growth rates of 0%, 1.3%, and 2.4% respectively, with international routes showing a significant increase of 17.6% in flight volume [3] Road Transport - The total road passenger flow during the holiday was estimated at 600 million, with a daily average of 200 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.14% [4] - The growth rate of road passenger flow was slightly lower than the growth rate of vehicle ownership, which increased by 5.1% year-on-year by the end of 2024 [4] Rail Transport - The total railway passenger volume during the holiday was 47.108 million, with a daily average of 15.7027 million, showing a year-on-year increase of 2.3% [5] - The railway passenger volume experienced a good start on the first day with a 5.0% year-on-year increase, but saw a decline of 11.2% on the second day due to weather impacts [5] Recommended Stocks - China National Aviation (601111 CH) with a target price of 10.20 and a "Buy" rating [10] - Anhui Wanshan Expressway (600012 CH) with a target price of 18.60 and a "Buy" rating [10] - Zhejiang Huhang Expressway (576 HK) with a target price of 7.82 and a "Buy" rating [10] - Guangdong Expressway A (000429 CH) with a target price of 15.59 and a "Buy" rating [10]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant impact of the "old-for-new" consumption policy in boosting consumer spending in Liaoning province, with a notable increase in retail sales and consumer participation in exchange programs [2][3] - In the first four months of the year, the total retail sales of consumer goods in Liaoning reached 331.38 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 6.8%, which is consistently above the national average for 26 consecutive months [2] - The retail sales of household appliances and audio-visual equipment surged by 97.1%, while furniture sales increased by 90.7%, indicating strong market performance in these sectors [2] Group 2 - The provincial government has implemented three rounds of consumption promotion policies this year, including the "Six Policies to Boost Consumption in Liaoning," aimed at stimulating consumer enthusiasm and supporting business growth [3] - The "old-for-new" policy has been expanded to include over 20 categories of household appliances, significantly enhancing its effectiveness in driving consumer spending [3] - In the first four months, approximately 2.795 million consumers participated in the "old-for-new" program, receiving subsidies totaling 2.88 billion yuan, which directly stimulated over 23.55 billion yuan in consumption [3] Group 3 - To maintain the current positive momentum and further stimulate consumption potential, the provincial government plans to create new consumption scenarios through various events such as beer festivals, music concerts, and food festivals [4] - The government aims to integrate commerce, tourism, culture, and sports to attract more consumers to Liaoning, leveraging major events and performances to enhance consumer engagement [4] - Continued implementation of the "old-for-new" policy and the "Six Policies to Boost Consumption" will be prioritized to foster new growth points in consumption and invigorate the market [4]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the implications of the recent US-China trade negotiations and the impact of tariffs on China's exports and economy, emphasizing the need for comprehensive economic discussions beyond just tariffs [2][4][5]. Tariff Negotiations - As of May 12, 2023, the US and China had imposed tariffs of 125% and 145% respectively, but both sides agreed to suspend 91% of these tariffs and delay 24% for 90 days to negotiate further [2][4]. - The US has imposed a total of 30% tariffs on China this year, with 20% attributed to China's handling of fentanyl, leading to China's retaliatory tariffs on US goods [4][5]. Impact on Exports - The tariffs are projected to reduce China's exports by approximately 1.2 trillion yuan in 2025, resulting in a year-on-year decline of about 4.5% [9]. - The average tariff on Chinese exports to the US is expected to increase by 32.6% over the next 90 days if negotiations do not yield positive results [11]. Economic Growth Implications - The increase in tariffs could lead to a GDP decline of 0.6 percentage points for China in 2025, with potential further impacts depending on the outcome of negotiations [16][17]. - If negotiations fail, the average tariff could rise to 47.4%, significantly affecting trade dynamics and economic stability [11][12]. Trade Diversification - China is expected to increase its re-export trade through regions like ASEAN and Mexico, which have been less affected by US tariffs, potentially boosting trade volumes [12][13]. - The article suggests that the US's high tariffs on Chinese goods may lead to a shift in trade patterns, with increased reliance on alternative markets [12][13]. Policy Recommendations - The article advocates for increased fiscal policies to stimulate domestic consumption in response to declining exports, suggesting a focus on consumer spending to mitigate economic downturns [20][21]. - It emphasizes the importance of financial openness and the internationalization of the yuan as strategies to counterbalance the effects of US tariffs and enhance trade resilience [23][26].

根据Wind数据，截至2025年5月16日，港股通消费指数近1年涨幅为32.98%，同期沪深300、恒生指数涨 幅为6.83%、20.48%。这一亮眼表现背后，是国内促消费政策的持续发力，以及港股新消费行业的持续 复苏。当前大消费的投资机会怎么看？如何一键关注AH优质消费股？（数据来源：Wind，统计区间： 2024.5.17至2025.5.16，指数历史业绩不预示未来表现） 促消费政策加码，消费板块复苏在途 有专业分析称，短期看，今年要实现经济增长目标，促进消费是必要政策。数据显示，2025年一季度， 我国GDP同比增长5.4%，最终消费支出对经济增长的贡献率达到51.7%（高于去年全年7.2个百分点）， 拉动GDP增长2.8个百分点，消费的"压舱石"作用显著。 长期看，2024年中国的居民消费占GDP比重为42%，与全球主要经济体相比仍处于较低水平。未来10- 20年，必须着手结构性的改革，长期提升居民消费的比重，才会使得中国拥有更平衡更持续的活力。 （资料参考：腾讯网《北大光华陈玉宇：提振消费与更平衡的长期经济增长模式》，2025.4.16；智通财 经《中华全国商业信息中心：一季度消费对经济增长贡献率有 ...