Core Viewpoint - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's total demand increment is expected to reach 39 trillion yuan, primarily driven by the expansion of resident consumption [1][2]. Group 1: Economic Growth Drivers - The contribution of capital formation to total demand has been declining since reaching its peak between 2009 and 2014, with investment growth gradually slowing down [1]. - Although there is still significant room for investment growth during the "14th Five-Year Plan," the growth potential is narrower compared to previous five-year planning periods [1]. Group 2: Consumer Spending and Policy Recommendations - The international environment remains uncertain, making it difficult for net exports to maintain their current high contribution to growth; thus, resident consumption is becoming the "ballast" for economic growth [2]. - There is a need to increase the proportion of resident consumption in total demand to ensure reasonable economic growth [2]. - The development concept should shift towards a people-centered approach, aiming for common prosperity and continuous improvement in living standards, reflected in the sustained expansion of resident consumption and income [2]. - Policies should encourage consumption while protecting both producers' and consumers' rights, alongside accelerating income distribution reform to increase the share of disposable income in national income [2]. - Support for the development of the consumption industry and the promotion of mid-to-high-end consumer goods is essential [2].

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the personal consumption loan interest subsidy policy aims to stimulate consumer spending and promote domestic demand through coordinated fiscal and monetary policies [3][5][6]. Group 1: Policy Details - The personal consumption loan interest subsidy policy will be effective from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, allowing consumers to benefit from interest subsidies in key consumption areas [3]. - For small loans under 50,000 yuan, the maximum subsidy is 1,000 yuan, covering nearly 60% of the annual interest [3]. - For larger loans, individuals can receive up to 3,000 yuan in subsidies for loans up to 300,000 yuan, reducing approximately 30% of the annual interest burden [3]. Group 2: Economic Impact - The subsidy policy is expected to lower the cost of consumer loans, thereby enhancing consumer capacity and stimulating spending [5][6]. - It targets various sectors, including large consumer goods like automobiles, which can drive growth in related industries [5]. - The policy aligns with the trend of increasing service consumption, which accounted for 46.1% of per capita consumption expenditure in 2024, contributing 63% to the growth of consumer spending [5]. Group 3: Implementation Recommendations - Strengthening credit management is essential, with financial institutions encouraged to focus on consumer sectors closely related to daily life, such as dining, health, and entertainment [7]. - Effective supervision and management of the subsidy funds are necessary to ensure proper allocation and prevent misuse [7][8]. - Financial institutions should enhance product design and streamline processes to ensure that the benefits of the subsidy reach consumers effectively [8].

Economic Environment - The external environment is undergoing profound changes, with increased geopolitical turmoil and weakened global economic growth. China's economy is in a period of transition between old and new growth drivers, maintaining stable growth, indicating enhanced resilience [1] - The global economy is expected to grow at around 3% until 2030, a decline from the pre-pandemic average of 3.8% from 2000 to 2019. Recent forecasts from the World Bank and IMF have lowered 2025 global growth predictions by 0.4 and 0.5 percentage points to 2.3% and 2.8%, respectively [1] Domestic Demand Expansion - There is a structural deviation in China's household consumption rate compared to international levels, with the 2023 rate at 39.6%, significantly lower than the US (68%), EU (52%), Japan (55%), and South Korea (48%). This indicates a need to shift from investment and export-driven growth to consumption and innovation-driven growth [4][5] - To address the low consumption rate, measures should focus on increasing residents' income and consumption capacity, enhancing social security, and optimizing fiscal expenditure towards public services and livelihood [5] Service Consumption Potential - With commodity consumption reaching saturation, there is significant potential for service consumption, projected to account for 46.1% of total household consumption in 2024. There is a growing demand for diverse and high-quality service offerings [6] - Recommendations include relaxing entry restrictions in sectors like education, healthcare, and tourism to attract more social capital and meet the diverse service consumption needs of the population [6] Investment and Consumption Synergy - Consumption and investment are interlinked, with consumption being a slow variable and investment a fast variable. In the current context of weak household consumption and insufficient social investment, government investment should focus on technology innovation and new infrastructure to stimulate new types of consumption [6] Long-term Mechanisms for Domestic Demand - Expanding domestic demand requires a combination of short-term policies and long-term institutional reforms. Key reforms include adjusting the consumption tax system to incentivize local governments to promote consumption and linking price and wage reforms to improve service supply and market expectations [8] - Accelerating the urbanization of agricultural migrant populations can significantly boost consumption, with studies suggesting a potential 30% increase in per capita consumption if these populations adopt urban consumption patterns [9] Historical Context - China's effective response to past financial crises has positioned it as a key economic player in Asia and the world. Continued effective management of external shocks is expected to elevate China's economic status further [10]