Economic Growth - In May, the national industrial added value above designated size increased by 5.8% year-on-year, with equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing growing at 9.0% and 8.6% respectively, outpacing the overall industrial growth by 3.2 and 2.8 percentage points [1][12] - The service industry production index rose by 6.2% year-on-year in May, accelerating by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month [2][14] Consumer Market - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 41,326 billion yuan in May, marking a 6.4% year-on-year increase, which is 1.3 percentage points higher than the previous month [3][16] - Sales of household appliances and audio-visual equipment, communication equipment, cultural and office supplies, and furniture saw year-on-year growth ranging from 25.6% to 53% [11][16] Investment Trends - From January to May, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) totaled 191,947 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 3.7%, particularly in high-tech industries such as information services and aerospace manufacturing [4][16] - Investment in equipment and tools increased by 17.3% in the first five months, contributing 63.6% to overall investment growth [11] Employment and Market Activity - The employment situation remained stable, with a decrease in the urban survey unemployment rate [6] - Macro policies have effectively enhanced market activity, leading to increased passenger turnover and a rise in domestic tourism during the "May Day" holiday [10] Industry Performance - The production of lithium-ion batteries, shipbuilding, and boiler manufacturing industries achieved double-digit growth in May, driven by large-scale equipment updates [8] - The production of new energy vehicles, tablets, and electric bicycles saw significant increases of 31.7%, 30.9%, and 20.5% respectively [8][12]

Group 1 - In April, China's national economy showed stable growth in production and demand, with a generally stable employment situation and the emergence of new growth drivers, indicating a resilient economic performance under pressure [1][2] - The industrial production saw a rapid increase, with the industrial added value of large-scale enterprises growing by 6.1% year-on-year in April. Notably, the equipment manufacturing sector and high-tech manufacturing sector grew by 9.8% and 10.0% respectively [1] - The production of specific products such as 3D printing equipment, industrial robots, and new energy vehicles increased significantly, with year-on-year growth rates of 60.7%, 51.5%, and 38.9% respectively [1] Group 2 - Market sales experienced stable growth, with the total retail sales of consumer goods reaching 37,174 billion yuan in April, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.1%. The policy of replacing old consumer goods with new ones has shown positive effects [1] - The retail sales of household appliances, audio-visual equipment, cultural and office supplies, and furniture increased significantly, with year-on-year growth rates of 38.8%, 33.5%, and 26.9% respectively [1] - Fixed asset investment continued to expand, with a total of 147,024 billion yuan in investment (excluding rural households) in the first four months, representing a year-on-year growth of 4.0%. Excluding real estate development investment, the growth rate was 8.0% [1] Group 3 - The total value of goods import and export reached 38,391 billion yuan in April, marking a year-on-year increase of 5.6%. Exports alone amounted to 22,645 billion yuan, growing by 9.3% [1] - In the first four months, the total value of goods import and export was 141,389 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.4% [1]

Economic Overview - In the first four months of 2023, multiple economic indicators showed a year-on-year growth acceleration compared to Q1, indicating stable growth in production and demand, overall stable employment, and the accumulation of new growth drivers [1][4] - The National Bureau of Statistics reported that the total value of goods imports and exports increased by 2.4% year-on-year, accelerating by 1.1 percentage points compared to Q1 [4] Industrial Growth - In April, the industrial added value of large-scale enterprises increased by 6.1% year-on-year, exceeding market expectations by 0.9 percentage points [2] - Among 41 major industries, 36 experienced year-on-year growth, indicating a broad growth base [2] - High-tech manufacturing added value grew by 10% year-on-year, significantly outpacing overall industrial growth [2][3] New Growth Drivers - In April, production of new energy vehicles and lithium-ion batteries for vehicles surged by 38.9% and 61.8% respectively, showcasing rapid growth in smart products [3] - The manufacturing value added of smart drones and smart vehicle-mounted equipment increased by 74.2% and 29.3% respectively, far exceeding the overall industrial growth rate [3] Employment Situation - The urban surveyed unemployment rate in April was 5.1%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, marking two consecutive months of decline [7] - The average urban surveyed unemployment rate for January to April was 5.2%, consistent with the same period last year [7] Investment Trends - From January to April, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) reached 147,024 billion yuan, growing by 4.0% year-on-year, with a 0.10% month-on-month increase in April [5][6] - The focus on improving and safeguarding livelihoods, along with significant regional strategies, is expected to drive sustained investment growth [6]