Core Viewpoint - The national economy in October 2025 continued to show a stable growth trend, with steady production demand, stable employment and prices, and ongoing transformation and upgrading [1] Economic Operation Overview - Production supply continued to grow, with agricultural production performing well and industrial production remaining stable, as evidenced by a 4.9% year-on-year increase in industrial added value in October [2] - Market sales expanded, with a 2.9% year-on-year increase in total retail sales of consumer goods in October, driven by consumption-boosting initiatives and holiday economic activities [2] Employment and Price Stability - The urban surveyed unemployment rate in October was 5.1%, marking a decline for two consecutive months [3] - Positive changes in prices were noted, with consumer prices turning from decline to increase and a narrowing of the decline in industrial producer prices [3] Investment Structure and Potential - Fixed asset investment saw a year-on-year decline of 1.7% from January to October, with a 1.1% decrease in exports in October [4] - Despite the slowdown in investment growth, the structure is optimizing, particularly in manufacturing, which saw a 2.7% year-on-year increase in investment from January to October [4] Outlook for the Year - There are favorable conditions for achieving the annual economic and social development goals, despite existing risks and challenges [5] - The economy has laid a solid foundation for achieving annual targets, with stable growth, employment, and prices, as well as a balanced international payment situation [6] Demand and Production Capacity - Market sales are steadily expanding, with active tourism, cultural, sports, and online consumption [6] - New productive forces are being cultivated, with significant growth in smart product manufacturing, including a 54.7% year-on-year increase in smart unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturing [6] Macro Policy Effects - The implementation of more proactive macro policies has positively impacted demand expansion and production increase, contributing to economic stability [6] - The overall economic foundation remains strong, with multiple advantages and resilience, supporting continued positive development [6]

Industrial Production - In October, the industrial added value above designated size increased by 4.9% year-on-year and 0.17% month-on-month [3] - The mining industry saw a year-on-year increase of 4.5%, manufacturing grew by 4.9%, and the production and supply of electricity, heat, gas, and water increased by 5.4% [3] - Equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing grew by 8.0% and 7.2% year-on-year, respectively, outpacing the overall industrial growth by 3.1 and 2.3 percentage points [3] - From January to October, the industrial added value increased by 6.1% year-on-year [3] Service Sector - The service production index increased by 4.6% year-on-year in October [6] - Key sectors such as information transmission, software, and IT services grew by 13.0%, while leasing and business services and finance grew by 8.2% and 5.6%, respectively [6] - From January to October, the service production index increased by 5.7% year-on-year [6] Retail Sales - In October, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 46,291 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.9% [9] - Online retail sales reached 127,916 billion yuan, growing by 9.6% year-on-year, with physical goods online retail sales accounting for 25.2% of total retail sales [9] - From January to October, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 4.3% year-on-year [9] Fixed Asset Investment - From January to October, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) was 408,914 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.7% [10] - Manufacturing investment grew by 2.7%, while real estate development investment fell by 14.7% [10] - High-tech industries such as information services and aerospace manufacturing saw significant investment growth of 32.7% and 19.7%, respectively [10] Trade and Exports - In October, the total import and export value reached 37,028 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.1% [11] - Exports decreased by 0.8% to 21,716 billion yuan, while imports increased by 1.4% to 15,311 billion yuan [11] - From January to October, general trade grew by 2.3%, accounting for 63.4% of total trade [11] Employment - The urban survey unemployment rate averaged 5.2% from January to October, with a slight decrease to 5.1% in October [14] - The unemployment rate for local registered labor was 5.3%, while for migrant labor it was 4.7% [14] Consumer Prices - In October, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% year-on-year, reversing a previous decline [16] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 1.2% year-on-year [16] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 2.1% year-on-year, with a narrowing decline compared to the previous month [16]

Core Insights - The national economy in October 2025 maintained a stable and progressive development trend, with industrial production continuing to grow, particularly in equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing sectors [1][8] Economic Performance - In October, the industrial added value of large-scale enterprises increased by 4.9% year-on-year and 0.17% month-on-month, with a cumulative growth of 6.1% from January to October [3] - The production index of the service industry rose by 4.6% year-on-year, with significant growth in information transmission, software and IT services (13.0%), leasing and business services (8.2%), and finance (5.6%) [3] - Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.2% year-on-year, reversing a decline of 0.3% in the previous month [3] Price Trends - Housing prices rose by 0.1%, while prices for daily necessities and services increased by 1.9%. Transportation and communication prices decreased by 1.5% [5] - Prices in education, culture, and entertainment rose by 0.9%, and healthcare prices increased by 1.4% [5] Trade and Investment - From January to October, general trade imports and exports grew by 2.3%, accounting for 63.4% of total imports and exports, with a 5.9% increase in trade with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative [5] - Fixed asset investment decreased by 1.7% year-on-year, attributed to multiple factors, but the investment structure is optimizing, indicating significant potential for future investment [12][14] Challenges and Future Outlook - The national economy faces challenges due to external instability and domestic structural adjustment pressures, necessitating a focus on innovation-driven growth and effective economic quality improvement [7][12] - The government aims to expand domestic demand, stabilize employment, and enhance market expectations while promoting macroeconomic policies to support sustainable growth [12][14]

Economic Overview - In October, the national economy maintained overall stability and progressed steadily, with industrial production continuing to grow, particularly in equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing sectors [1][8]. Industrial Performance - The industrial added value of enterprises above designated size increased by 4.9% year-on-year and 0.17% month-on-month in October. From January to October, the industrial added value grew by 6.1% year-on-year [3][8]. - Specific products showed significant growth: 3D printing equipment production increased by 30.8%, new energy vehicles by 19.3%, and industrial robots by 17.9% [3]. Service Sector - The service production index rose by 4.6% year-on-year in October, with notable growth in information transmission, software and IT services (13.0%), leasing and business services (8.2%), and financial services (5.6%) [3][5]. Consumer Prices - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.2% year-on-year in October, following a decline of 0.3% in the previous month. Month-on-month, the CPI also rose by 0.2% [3][5]. Trade Performance - Goods import and export maintained growth, with general trade increasing by 2.3% from January to October, accounting for 63.4% of total trade. Trade with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative grew by 5.9% [5]. Economic Challenges and Outlook - Despite the overall stability, external uncertainties and domestic structural adjustment pressures pose challenges to economic performance. Future efforts will focus on enhancing innovation, expanding domestic demand, and stabilizing employment and market expectations [7][12][14]. - Fixed asset investment saw a year-on-year decline of 1.7% in October, attributed to various factors, although the investment structure is improving, indicating significant potential for future investment [12][14].

Economic Overview - The national economy showed overall stability in October 2025, with solid progress in transformation and upgrading, and continued growth in new development momentum [3]. Industrial Performance - From January to October, the industrial added value of large-scale enterprises increased by 6.1% year-on-year [4]. Service Sector - The service production index increased by 5.7% year-on-year from January to October [4]. Consumer Spending - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 412,169 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.3% from January to October [5]. Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) amounted to 408,914 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year decline of 1.7% from January to October [6][7]. Trade Performance - The total value of goods imports and exports reached 373,090 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 3.6% from January to October [8]. Employment Situation - The unemployment rate stood at 5.2% [8].

Economic Overview - The national economy maintains a stable and progressive development trend, with production supply remaining stable and overall employment conditions being steady [1] Production and Supply - Agricultural production is performing well, with expectations for a bumper grain harvest for the year [3] - Industrial production remains stable, with a year-on-year increase of 4.9% in the added value of industrial enterprises above designated size in October, supported significantly by an 8% increase in the added value of equipment manufacturing [5] Service Sector - The service sector shows steady growth, with a year-on-year increase of 4.6% in the service production index in October, and continuous expansion in market sales [7] Consumer Market - The special actions to boost consumption are showing significant effects, with retail sales of consumer goods in October increasing by 2.9% year-on-year. The sales of goods related to the "old for new" consumption policy are growing rapidly. From January to October, the retail sales of services increased by 5.3%, outpacing the growth rate of goods retail sales [9] Employment and Prices - The employment situation remains generally stable, and there are positive changes in prices [11] Industrial Prices and High-tech Manufacturing - The decline in industrial producer prices has narrowed for three consecutive months. High-tech manufacturing is performing well, with a year-on-year increase of 7.2% in the added value of high-tech manufacturing enterprises above designated size, continuing to outpace overall industrial growth. The added value of digital product manufacturing also increased by 6.7% year-on-year, indicating a steady advancement in the integration of digital and real economies [13]

Core Viewpoint - The National Bureau of Statistics reported that in October, production supply remained stable, employment was generally stable, prices showed improvement, new growth drivers were cultivated, and the national economy maintained an overall stable and progressive development trend [1] Group 1 - Production supply was fundamentally stable in October [1] - Employment conditions were overall stable during the same period [1] - Price levels showed signs of improvement [1] Group 2 - New growth drivers are being cultivated and strengthened [1] - The national economy is exhibiting a trend of overall stability and progress [1]

Economic Overview - In October, the national economy maintained a stable and progressive development trend, with industrial added value increasing by 4.9% year-on-year, service production index rising by 4.6%, and retail sales of consumer goods growing by 2.9% [1][10]. Industrial Production - The industrial added value for October increased by 4.9% year-on-year and 0.17% month-on-month. The mining industry grew by 4.5%, manufacturing by 4.9%, and electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply by 5.4% [3]. - Equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing sectors showed strong growth, with increases of 8.0% and 7.2% respectively, outpacing the overall industrial growth by 3.1 and 2.3 percentage points [3]. - The profit of industrial enterprises from January to September reached 53,732 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.2% [3]. Service Sector - The service production index rose by 4.6% year-on-year in October, with significant growth in information transmission, software, and IT services (13.0%), leasing and business services (8.2%), and finance (5.6%) [4]. - The business activity index for the service sector was at 50.2%, indicating stable activity levels [4]. Retail Sales - In October, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 46,291 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.9% [5]. - Online retail sales amounted to 127,916 billion yuan, growing by 9.6% year-on-year, with physical goods online retail accounting for 25.2% of total retail sales [5]. Fixed Asset Investment - From January to October, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) was 408,914 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.7%. However, manufacturing investment grew by 2.7% [6]. - Real estate development investment saw a significant decline of 14.7% [6]. Trade and Exports - In October, the total import and export value was 37,028 billion yuan, a slight increase of 0.1% year-on-year, with exports decreasing by 0.8% and imports increasing by 1.4% [7]. - From January to October, the total import and export value reached 373,090 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.6% [7]. Employment and Prices - The urban surveyed unemployment rate in October was 5.1%, showing a slight decrease from the previous month [8]. - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% year-on-year in October, reversing from a decline of 0.3% in the previous month [9]. - The Producer Price Index (PPI) for industrial producers decreased by 2.1% year-on-year, with the decline narrowing compared to the previous month [9]. Conclusion - Overall, the national economy in October showed stability and progress, with ongoing structural adjustments and challenges ahead. The focus remains on expanding domestic demand and stabilizing employment and market expectations [10].

Group 1: Industrial Production - In October, the industrial added value above designated size increased by 4.9% year-on-year and 0.17% month-on-month [1] - The equipment manufacturing industry saw an 8.0% year-on-year increase, while high-tech manufacturing grew by 7.2%, outperforming the overall industrial growth by 3.1 and 2.3 percentage points respectively [1] - The manufacturing purchasing manager index was recorded at 49.0, indicating a slight contraction in manufacturing activity [1] Group 2: Service Sector - The service production index increased by 4.6% year-on-year in October, with significant growth in information transmission, software, and IT services at 13.0% [2] - The business activity index for the service sector was at 50.2, indicating stable growth expectations [2] - For the first ten months, the service production index grew by 5.7% year-on-year [2] Group 3: Retail Sales - In October, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 46,291 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.9% [3] - Online retail sales amounted to 127,916 billion yuan, growing by 9.6% year-on-year, with physical goods accounting for 25.2% of total retail sales [3] - The retail sales of basic living goods and some upgraded consumption categories saw rapid growth, with food and beverage retail increasing by 3.8% [3] Group 4: Fixed Asset Investment - From January to October, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) totaled 408,914 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.7% [4] - Manufacturing investment grew by 2.7%, while real estate development investment fell by 14.7% [4] - High-tech industries such as information services and aerospace manufacturing saw significant investment growth of 32.7% and 19.7% respectively [4] Group 5: Trade and Exports - In October, the total import and export value was 37,028 billion yuan, with exports decreasing by 0.8% and imports increasing by 1.4% [5] - For the first ten months, the total trade value grew by 3.6%, with exports increasing by 6.2% [5] - Private enterprises accounted for 57.0% of total trade, reflecting a 1.9 percentage point increase from the previous year [5] Group 6: Employment - The urban survey unemployment rate averaged 5.2% from January to October, with a slight decrease to 5.1% in October [6] - The unemployment rate for local registered labor was 5.3%, while for migrant workers it was 4.7% [6] - The average weekly working hours for employees were recorded at 48.4 hours [6] Group 7: Prices - In October, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% year-on-year, reversing from a decline of 0.3% in the previous month [7] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) for industrial producers decreased by 2.1% year-on-year, with a narrowing decline compared to the previous month [7] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 1.2% year-on-year, indicating a slight acceleration in inflation [7] Group 8: Overall Economic Outlook - The overall economic operation in October was stable, with ongoing efforts in transformation and upgrading [8] - Challenges remain due to external uncertainties and domestic structural adjustments [8] - Future strategies include expanding domestic demand and stabilizing employment and market expectations [8]

Economic Overview - In October, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 46,291 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.9% [2][3][38] - The industrial added value above designated size grew by 4.9% year-on-year in October, with a month-on-month increase of 0.17% [8][36] Retail Sales - Retail sales excluding automobiles amounted to 42,036 billion yuan in October, growing by 4.0% [2][38] - For the first ten months, total retail sales reached 412,169 billion yuan, an increase of 4.3% [2][38] - Online retail sales for the first ten months were 127,916 billion yuan, up 9.6%, with physical goods online sales accounting for 25.2% of total retail sales [7][38] Industrial Production - The industrial added value for the first ten months increased by 6.1% year-on-year [8][36] - In October, the mining industry saw a 4.5% increase, manufacturing grew by 4.9%, and the electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply industry rose by 5.4% [10][36] - High-tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing showed strong growth, with increases of 7.2% and 8.0% respectively [36] Fixed Asset Investment - From January to October, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) totaled 408,914 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.7% [20][39] - Manufacturing investment increased by 2.7%, while real estate development investment fell by 14.7% [39][20] Employment and Unemployment - The urban surveyed unemployment rate in October was 5.1%, slightly lower than the previous month [3][41] - The average working hours for employees in enterprises was 48.4 hours per week [41] Price Trends - In October, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% year-on-year, reversing a previous decline [42] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) for industrial producers decreased by 2.1% year-on-year, with a narrowing decline compared to the previous month [42] Overall Economic Stability - The national economy showed overall stability in October, with ongoing transformation and upgrading efforts [3][43] - The government aims to expand domestic demand and stabilize employment, enterprises, and market expectations [43]