Economic Data Overview - In May, industrial added value increased by 5.8% year-on-year, down from 6.1% in April; retail sales grew by 6.4%, up from 5.1% in April; fixed asset investment accumulated a year-on-year increase of 3.7%, down from 4.0% in April [1][7] - The economic data indicates a mild recovery with notable differentiation across sectors, characterized by strong consumption, stable production, and sluggish investment [1][7] Consumption Insights - Retail sales reached 41,326 billion yuan in May, marking a 6.4% year-on-year increase, the highest growth rate since 2024 [12][14] - Durable goods consumption surged significantly, with home appliances and audio-visual equipment retail sales soaring by 53.0% year-on-year, a record monthly growth [14] - The "old-for-new" policy and early promotions for the "618" shopping festival have stimulated consumer spending, but future consumption momentum may weaken as policy benefits diminish [17][12] Industrial Performance - The industrial production growth rate showed a slight decline, with a year-on-year increase of 5.8% in May, while maintaining a month-on-month growth of 0.6% [18][21] - High-tech manufacturing continues to lead industrial growth, with a year-on-year increase of 8.6%, outperforming the overall industrial growth by 2.8 percentage points [21][18] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment grew by 3.7% year-on-year in the first five months, with manufacturing investment at 8.5% and infrastructure investment at 5.6%, indicating resilience [24][27] - Real estate investment remains under pressure, with a year-on-year decline of 10.7%, reflecting a significant drop in sales area and sales volume [28][29] Policy Impact - The central bank has maintained a moderately loose monetary policy, implementing measures such as a 0.5 percentage point reserve requirement ratio cut and interest rate reductions to support economic recovery [7][8] - Active fiscal policies are also in place, with plans to issue 1.3 trillion yuan in ultra-long-term special bonds, including 300 billion yuan to support the "old-for-new" consumption initiative [8][7]