Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of maintaining a stable and positive economic environment in China amidst a turbulent international situation, advocating for a moderately loose monetary policy to support effective financing needs of the real economy [1]. Group 1: Market Overview - The US stock indices experienced slight declines, with the beauty care sector leading gains and the defense sector lagging [2][8]. - The total trading volume in the market reached 1.21 trillion yuan, with notable increases in financing balances [2][8]. - Current valuation levels of major indices in China remain low, suggesting a favorable cost-performance ratio for medium to long-term capital allocation [2][8]. Group 2: Bond Market - The yield on the 10-year government bond rose to 1.665%, with a net injection of 177 billion yuan by the central bank [3][9]. - The LPR was lowered by 10 basis points, indicating a shift towards a more accommodative monetary policy [5][9]. - The overall economic environment is still in a transition phase, with real estate investment continuing to decline [3][9]. Group 3: Commodity Insights - Copper prices saw an increase, driven by stable domestic demand and growth in power investment [3][16]. - Gold imports in China surged by 73% in April, reaching a new high for the past 11 months, indicating strong demand in the precious metals market [6]. - The aluminum market is facing potential supply issues due to geopolitical factors, while nickel prices are expected to remain stable amid tight supply conditions [19][20]. Group 4: Agricultural Products - The soybean market is experiencing a recovery in supply due to increased imports, while domestic soybean meal supply is expected to rise significantly [26]. - Corn prices are on a downward trend, influenced by high inventory levels and weak downstream demand [27]. - Cotton prices are fluctuating due to macroeconomic factors and ongoing trade negotiations, with a focus on new order developments [28]. Group 5: Shipping Index - The European shipping index is experiencing fluctuations, with recent price adjustments reflecting a return to fundamental market conditions [29].

Group 1 - Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of building a community with a shared future between China and Latin America, proposing five major initiatives for cooperation and development [1] - Li Qiang highlighted the strategy of strengthening the domestic circulation to ensure stable economic growth, focusing on efficient resource allocation, technological innovation, and balancing supply and demand [2][3] - The recent China-US trade talks resulted in significant tariff reductions, with the US canceling 91% of additional tariffs and China reciprocating similarly [4][5] Group 2 - The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference discussed leveraging technological innovation to enhance productivity and achieve high-quality development [6][7] - The State Council issued guidelines for urban renewal, aiming to optimize urban structures and improve living conditions through various initiatives [8][9] - A new "National Venture Capital Guidance Fund" was established to support technological innovation and the growth of strategic emerging industries [10][11][12] Group 3 - The State Administration for Market Regulation announced measures to combat "involution" competition, focusing on fair market practices and the enforcement of competition laws [13][14]

Group 1: Domestic Policy Developments - The fourth ministerial meeting of the China-Latin America and Caribbean Community Forum was successfully held on May 13, 2025, with over 100 cooperation projects agreed upon for 2025-2027 [10][11] - The State Council held a meeting on strengthening the domestic circulation, emphasizing the importance of domestic demand and stability in economic growth [12][13] - The People's Bank of China and seven other departments released policies to accelerate the construction of a technology finance system to support high-level technological self-reliance [25][26] Group 2: Market Analysis - A-shares rebounded due to the impact of reduced tariffs from the US-China trade negotiations, with the ChiNext and CSI 300 indices rising by 1.38% and 1.12% respectively [4][26] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission modified the regulations on major asset restructuring for listed companies, introducing a phased payment mechanism for share acquisitions [27][28] - Insurance capital's equity investment ratio has increased, with significant participation in long-term investment reforms, indicating a trend towards more stable and substantial investments in the A-share market [29][31] Group 3: International Policy Developments - The US and China agreed to significantly reduce bilateral tariffs during the high-level economic talks held in Geneva on May 10-11, 2025, marking a constructive step in trade relations [16][17] - The tenth high-level economic and financial dialogue between China and France was held, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation and addressing global economic uncertainties [21][22] - The second meeting of the China-Europe Financial Working Group took place, discussing macroeconomic stability and regulatory cooperation [24][25]

Economic Overview - China's economic foundation is stable, with multiple advantages, strong resilience, and significant potential, maintaining a long-term positive trend [1][4] - In April, the industrial added value for large-scale enterprises grew by 6.1% year-on-year, marking one of the fastest monthly growth rates since last year [1][4] Employment Situation - The urban survey unemployment rate in April was 5.1%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, continuing a downward trend for two consecutive months [2] - Employment policies have been strengthened to support key groups such as youth and migrant workers, contributing to overall employment stability [2] Consumer and Investment Trends - The total retail sales of consumer goods in April increased by 5.1% year-on-year, reflecting the effectiveness of consumption-boosting policies [3] - Fixed asset investment grew by 4% from January to April, with equipment and tool purchases rising by 18.2%, contributing 64.5% to total investment growth [3] Foreign Trade Performance - Despite a challenging external environment, China's foreign trade maintained stable growth, with total goods import and export value increasing by 2.4% from January to April [3][4] - In April, the total goods import and export value grew by 5.6%, with exports rising by 9.3%, demonstrating strong resilience and international competitiveness [3][4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the importance of building a community of shared future between China and Latin America, with initiatives to enhance cooperation and trade [1] - President Xi Jinping proposed five major projects to promote development and revitalization, including inviting 300 political party officials from Latin American countries to China annually for visits [1] - The focus on high-quality development through the Belt and Road Initiative and the import of high-quality products from Latin America is highlighted [1] Group 2 - Premier Li Qiang stressed the need to strengthen the domestic circulation as a strategic move for stable economic growth, aiming for high-quality development [2] - Key areas for enhancing domestic circulation include efficient allocation of resources, deep integration of technological and industrial innovation, and ensuring a dynamic balance between supply and demand [2][3] - The government aims to address critical issues affecting economic circulation, support foreign trade enterprises, stabilize employment, and boost consumption [2][3] Group 3 - The U.S. and China made significant progress in trade talks, with the U.S. canceling 91% of additional tariffs and China reciprocating with similar measures [4] - The agreement includes a temporary suspension of 24% tariffs, indicating a potential easing of trade tensions [4][5] Group 4 - The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference emphasized the role of technological innovation in driving new productive forces and achieving high-quality development [6] - The goal is to establish China as a technological powerhouse by 2035, focusing on key core technologies and deep integration of technology and industry [7] Group 5 - The State Council issued guidelines for sustainable urban renewal, aiming to optimize urban structures and enhance living quality [8] - Eight main tasks were outlined, including the renovation of old neighborhoods and improving urban infrastructure [9] Group 6 - The establishment of a "National Venture Capital Guidance Fund" aims to support technological innovation and the growth of technology-based enterprises [10][11] - The fund will focus on nurturing strategic emerging industries and facilitating the transformation of major technological achievements into productive forces [11] Group 7 - The State Administration for Market Regulation announced measures to combat "involution" competition and maintain fair market order, including stricter enforcement against unfair competition and price violations [13] - The initiative includes revising laws related to pricing and e-commerce to protect the rights of business entities [13][14]

在复杂多变的外部环境中，中国经济正展现出一种独特的韧性与智慧——以做强国内大循环的确定性，应对国际大循环的不确定性。 内需为主导、内部可循环是大国经济的独特优势。我国是超大规模经济体，经济体量、市场容量都很大，产业体系完整，配套能力强，供给和需求都能够 支撑国内大循环。 在全球贸易格局剧烈动荡的当下，贸易保护主义的浪潮仍在汹涌，关税冲击频繁搅动着国际市场的平静。在这样复杂多变的局势中，中国经济的"双循 环"战略愈发凸显其前瞻性和必要性。 ■中国经济时报评论员 近期，全球经济形势愈发复杂，贸易保护主义的阴霾仍未散去，关税冲击等不稳定因素依然存在。在此背景下，我国经济的"双循环"战略愈发显得重要， 做强国内大循环已成为中国经济行稳致远的战略之举。国务院近日召开做强国内大循环工作推进会，强调要把发展的战略立足点放在做强国内大循环上， 以国内大循环的内在稳定性和长期成长性对冲国际循环的不确定性，推动我国经济行稳致远，努力实现高质量发展。 构建以国内大循环为主体、国内国际双循环相互促进的新发展格局，是习近平总书记在2020年4月中央财经委员会会议上首次提出的。从2020年提出"双循 环"，到如今把发展的战略立足点放在做 ...

Economic Overview - In April, China's economy demonstrated resilience despite external pressures, supported by proactive macroeconomic policies that boosted market demand and corporate production [1][2] - The Central Political Bureau emphasized the need to enhance policies for stabilizing employment and the economy, with timely implementation of new policies based on changing circumstances [1] Industrial Production - Industrial production showed steady growth, with the industrial added value for large enterprises increasing by 6.1% year-on-year in April and 6.4% for the first four months [5][6] - The growth in industrial production is attributed to the effective release of macroeconomic policies and the stimulation of domestic demand through various initiatives [4][6] Consumer Market - Retail sales of consumer goods reached 37,174 billion yuan in April, marking a year-on-year increase of 5.1% and a 4.7% increase for the first four months [7] - The government aims to enhance consumer spending power and improve the consumption environment to further stimulate economic growth [7] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) totaled 147,024 billion yuan in the first four months, with a year-on-year growth of 4.0% and an 8.0% increase when excluding real estate [9][10] - Manufacturing investment is growing rapidly, and there is significant potential for investment in various sectors, including social welfare and infrastructure [8][10]

Economic Overview - In April, China's economy continued to show a recovery trend, with retail sales of consumer goods and the service production index growing by 4.7% and 5.9% respectively, both up by 0.1 percentage points compared to the first quarter [3][4] - Exports increased by 7.5%, while industrial added value maintained a stable growth rate of 6.4% [3][4] - The data indicates that despite external pressures and internal challenges, China's economy demonstrates significant resilience [1][3] Industrial Growth - The industrial production index for April showed a year-on-year growth of 6.1%, with 36 out of 41 major industries experiencing growth, indicating a broad-based recovery [6][24] - Notably, equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing sectors grew by 9.8% and 10.0% respectively, with new industries becoming key growth drivers [6][7] - The production of 3D printing equipment, industrial robots, and new energy vehicles saw year-on-year increases exceeding 20% [6][24] Service Sector Performance - The national service production index rose by 6.0% year-on-year in April, reflecting a stable recovery and expansion in the service sector [8][25] - The information transmission, software, and IT services sectors grew rapidly, with a year-on-year increase of 10.4% [10][25] - The service sector's internal structure is continuously optimizing, with modern and productive service industries maintaining strong growth [10][25] Consumer Spending - In April, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 37,174 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 5.1% [12][11] - The increase in consumer spending is attributed to the effectiveness of government policies aimed at boosting consumption and improving consumer confidence [12][11] - Notable growth was observed in travel, communication, and other service-related consumption categories, driven by holiday travel demand [12][11] Investment Trends - From January to April, fixed asset investment grew by 4.0%, with equipment investment rising by 18.2%, contributing significantly to overall investment growth [14][13] - Infrastructure investment (excluding electricity) increased by 5.8%, while manufacturing investment maintained a stable growth rate of 8.8% [14][15] - The "two heavy" and "two new" policies have positively influenced investment stability, particularly in infrastructure and manufacturing sectors [14][15] Export Dynamics - Despite rising tariffs on exports to the U.S., China's exports remained robust, with a total export value of 22,645 billion yuan in April, reflecting a growth of 9.3% [17][16] - The total import value was 15,745 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 0.8%, indicating a potential need for further activation of domestic demand [17][16] - The share of private enterprises in total imports and exports increased to 56.9%, highlighting an improvement in trade structure [17][16] Employment Market - The average urban unemployment rate from January to April was 5.2%, consistent with the previous year, indicating a stable employment situation [19][18] - The employment market is expected to continue improving, supported by economic fundamentals and effective employment policies [19][18] - However, structural challenges and external pressures remain, necessitating attention to skill development and training [19][18]

本报记者 倪 浩 国家统计局19日公布多项4月份经济数据，其中，全国规模以上工业增加值同比增长6.1%，全国服 务业生产指数同比增长6%，社会消费品零售总额37174亿元，同比增长5.1%。多项指标平稳甚至超出市场预期。 国家统计局认为，4月，中国宏观政策协同发力，各方面积极应变、主动作为，进一步增强了中国应对各种风险挑 战的信心和底气。 "中国成功避免经济放缓" 国家统计局19日发布的数据显示，作为经济增长压舱石的工业在4月份继续增长，规模 以上工业增加值同比增长6.1%，超出外界普遍预期。 香港《南华早报》认为，在经济数据全面反映美国关税影响 的4月，中国依然保持韧性，工业增加值同比增长6.1%，高于数据提供商万得（Wind）5.21%的调查预测值。这一 数据也同时超出了彭博社和路透社的预测值。彭博社19日报道称，尽管感受到关税的影响，但中国经济在4月保持 韧性。中国4月工业增长的强劲表现进一步证明了，在贸易冲突下，中国成功避免经济放缓。 国家统计局新闻发 言人付凌晖19日在国新办发布会上表示，生产供给较快增长、国内需求稳步扩大、外贸韧性得到彰显、就业形势 总体稳定、新质生产力成长壮大，是中国经济4月表现 ...

Economic Performance - In April, China's industrial added value increased by 6.1% year-on-year, and retail sales of consumer goods rose by 5.1% year-on-year, indicating stable economic performance despite external pressures [1][3] - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) grew by 4.0% year-on-year from January to April, showing a slight decline of 0.2 percentage points compared to the first quarter, but remaining at a relatively high level [3][4] Employment and Prices - The urban unemployment rate in April was 5.1%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, marking two consecutive months of decline [4] - The core Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.5% year-on-year in April, maintaining the same growth rate as in March [4] Policy Support - The stability in China's economy is attributed to effective counter-cyclical policies, including an increase in the fiscal deficit ratio and the issuance of special bonds to stimulate consumption and investment [5][6] - Retail sales in categories related to the consumption upgrade policy contributed 1.4 percentage points to the overall growth of retail sales in April [5] Industrial and Trade Resilience - China's industrial base is robust, with the manufacturing sector maintaining its position as the world's largest for 15 consecutive years, which supports economic stability amid external shocks [6][7] - From January to April, exports of electromechanical products increased by 9.5% year-on-year, reflecting the competitiveness of China's upgraded industrial products in international markets [7] Future Outlook - Experts suggest that while the economy shows resilience, the foundation for recovery needs to be solidified due to ongoing uncertainties in the international environment [8][9] - There is a consensus on the need for stronger government macroeconomic policies to stimulate domestic demand and investment, which are crucial for sustaining economic growth [9][10]