Economic Growth Outlook - The second quarter GDP growth is expected to slow slightly compared to the first quarter but is still projected to exceed 5% [1][2] - The average forecast for GDP growth in the second quarter is around 5.3% to 5.2%, supported by policies and resilient exports [2][3] Industrial Production - Industrial production growth is predicted to remain stable, with June's industrial added value year-on-year growth forecasted at 5.7%, slightly down from 5.8% in May [4][5] - The manufacturing PMI for June is reported at 49.7%, indicating a slight improvement in manufacturing sentiment [4] Consumer Spending - Consumer retail sales growth is expected to slow in June, with a forecasted year-on-year increase of 5.66%, down from 6.4% in May [6][7] - The "trade-in" policy has significantly boosted consumer activity, particularly in the home appliance sector, with online retail sales for major appliances rising by 28% in the second quarter [7] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment growth is anticipated to slightly decline, with a forecasted growth rate of 3.65% for June [8] - Infrastructure investment is expected to rebound in the second half of the year, supported by government initiatives and project approvals [9]

Core Insights - China's industrial and service sectors experienced rapid growth in January and February, but domestic demand remains weak and external demand has also declined, indicating a need for further optimization in the supply-demand structure [1] Production Sector - The industrial added value growth rate exceeded market expectations, driven primarily by transportation equipment, metal products, and equipment manufacturing [1] - The service sector maintained a high growth rate, with modern service industries showing particularly strong performance [1] Demand Side - Investment growth in January and February significantly surpassed market expectations, largely due to strong performance in infrastructure investment and resilient manufacturing investment, while the decline in real estate investment has narrowed [1] - Consumer data for January and February fell slightly below market expectations, with commodity consumption growth remaining flat compared to December of the previous year; however, restaurant consumption saw a rebound due to the Spring Festival [1] - In specific categories, consumption related to trade-in subsidies has shown a decline in consumer sentiment [1] Future Outlook - The degree of weakening in export chain conditions and the effectiveness of domestic demand, particularly in boosting consumption, are two key areas to watch moving forward [1]