Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the divergence in industrial production, the continued recovery in infrastructure construction, and the weakness in real estate transactions, indicating mixed signals in the economy [2][4][29]. Group 1: Industrial Production - Industrial production shows divergence, with the blast furnace operating rate increasing by 0.9 percentage points year-on-year to 6.8%, while the apparent consumption continues to weaken, down 1.9 percentage points to 0% [2][4]. - The chemical sector shows significant declines, with soda ash and PTA operating rates down 4.1 percentage points to 1.7% and 5.5 percentage points to 12.1%, respectively [11]. - The automotive sector also experiences weakness, with the semi-steel tire operating rate down 0.3 percentage points to 6.2% [11]. Group 2: Construction and Infrastructure - Infrastructure construction continues to recover, with the asphalt operating rate increasing by 0.1 percentage points to 9.2% [2][23]. - Cement production and demand show a decline, with the national grinding operating rate and cement shipment rate down 3.3 percentage points to 9% and 1.3 percentage points to 4.2%, respectively [17]. Group 3: Real Estate and Demand - Real estate transactions remain weak, with the average daily transaction area for new homes showing a year-on-year increase of 9.6% but still at a low level [2][29]. - The migration scale index shows a year-on-year decline of 7.6% to 12.8%, indicating reduced movement intensity [2][40]. Group 4: Price Trends - Agricultural product prices are declining, with pork, eggs, and fruit prices down by 0.2%, 0.2%, and 0.5% respectively, while vegetable prices have increased by 1.7% [56]. - Industrial product prices are rebounding, with the Nanhua Industrial Price Index up by 0.2%, and the metal price index also increasing by 0.2% [62].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the divergence in industrial production, the continued recovery in infrastructure construction, and the weakness in real estate transactions, indicating mixed signals in the economic landscape [2][4][29]. Group 1: Industrial Production - The high furnace operating rate increased by 0.9 percentage points year-on-year to 6.8%, while the apparent consumption continued to weaken, dropping by 1.9 percentage points to 0% [4]. - Chemical production showed significant declines, with soda ash and PTA operating rates down by 4.1 percentage points to 1.7% and 5.5 percentage points to 12.1%, respectively [11]. - The automotive sector also faced challenges, with the operating rate for semi-steel tires decreasing by 0.3 percentage points to 6.2% [11]. Group 2: Construction Industry - Infrastructure construction is showing signs of recovery, with the asphalt operating rate rising by 0.1 percentage points to 9.2% [2][23]. - However, cement production and demand have declined, with the national grinding operating rate and cement shipment rate down by 3.3 percentage points to 9% and 1.3 percentage points to 4.2%, respectively [17]. Group 3: Real Estate and Demand - National new housing daily transaction area remains weak, with a year-on-year increase of 9.6% to 0%, particularly in first and third-tier cities [29]. - The migration scale index decreased by 7.6% year-on-year to 12.8%, indicating a marginal decline in human mobility [40]. Group 4: Price Trends - Agricultural product prices have declined, with pork, eggs, and fruit prices down by 0.2%, 0.2%, and 0.5% respectively, while vegetable prices increased by 1.7% [56]. - The industrial product price index rose by 0.2%, with the metal price index also increasing by 0.2% [62].

Industrial Sector - Daily average pig iron production increased slightly, while glass production rates improved, indicating a mixed performance in industrial production[2] - Cement clinker capacity utilization rate showed a marginal adjustment, reflecting ongoing challenges in the construction materials sector[2] - Steel and building materials production and apparent demand saw a month-on-month increase, suggesting a recovery in construction activity[2] Real Estate - New home sales in 30 major cities increased by 0.3% year-on-year as of August 29, with a notable improvement from a -9.4% decline earlier in the month[2] - The four-week rolling index for second-hand home listing prices decreased by 0.44% as of August 18, indicating ongoing price pressures in the housing market[2] Domestic Demand - Movie box office revenue averaged 152.4 million yuan per day, up 32.2% year-on-year, reflecting strong consumer interest in entertainment[2] - Retail sales of home appliances grew by 4.7% year-on-year as of August 22, showing a recovery in consumer spending[2] - The volume of postal express deliveries increased by 12.9% year-on-year, although it showed a slight decline from previous weeks[2] External Demand - Port cargo throughput increased by 4.7% year-on-year as of August 24, indicating resilience in external trade[2] - Container throughput at ports rose by 5.9% year-on-year, reflecting a recovery in shipping activities[2] - South Korea's exports grew by 7.6% year-on-year in the first 20 days of August, indicating a positive trend in regional trade[2] Price Trends - The South China industrial product index fell by 0.4%, while the black raw materials and non-ferrous metals indices rose by 0.4% and 0.5%, respectively, indicating mixed price movements in commodities[2] - Rebar futures prices dropped by 0.9%, while spot prices fell by 0.3%, reflecting ongoing volatility in the steel market[2]

Industrial Sector - China's cement clinker capacity utilization rate increased by 1.3% this week[10] - The operating rate of petroleum asphalt rose by 3.2% this week[14] - The operating rate of automotive semi-steel tires increased by 3.6% this week[18] Real Estate - New home sales area growth rate increased by 0.7 percentage points year-on-year compared to last week[2] - The second-hand housing listing price index decreased by 0.29% in the last four weeks as of June 30[23] Domestic Demand - Retail sales of passenger cars from July 1-6 reached 238,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 1%[29] - The retail sales of major home appliances grew by 10.9% year-on-year in the last four weeks as of June 27[29] - The volume of postal express collection increased by 16.1% year-on-year as of July 6[31] External Demand - Port cargo throughput increased by 4.1% year-on-year as of July 6, up 3.4 percentage points from last week[34] - South Korea's export value increased by 9.5% year-on-year in the first ten days of July, up 5.2 percentage points from June[34]