Economic Overview - Domestic demand growth is slowing, but the quality of growth is expected to improve[6] - Fixed asset investment cumulative year-on-year decreased from -0.5% to -1.7%, slightly below expectations[6] - Real estate development investment has a cumulative year-on-year decline of over -14%[6] Consumption Insights - Retail sales cumulative year-on-year increased by 0.8% compared to the end of last year, indicating resilience in consumer spending[6] - Consumption in sectors like beverages, tobacco, and cosmetics improved by 7.9%, 2.5%, and 1% respectively, while home appliances and automobiles saw declines of -14.6% and -6.6%[6] Export and Production Trends - Export delivery value decreased by -2.1% year-on-year, significantly lower than the previous value of 3.8%[6] - Industrial added value decreased from 6.5% to 4.9% year-on-year, reflecting a slowdown in production[6] Policy and Investment Outlook - New policy financial tools totaling 500 billion yuan have been fully deployed, expected to drive total project investment of about 7 trillion yuan[6] - The government's commitment to support the economy remains strong, despite the time lag in policy effects[6] Risk Factors - The rapid changes in industry dynamics due to "anti-involution" may lead to employment pressures[6]