Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the GDP target adjustments of 31 provinces in China for the year 2026, highlighting a trend of downward adjustments and the implications for economic growth [4][6]. Summary by Sections GDP Target Adjustments - 16 provinces have lowered their GDP targets by 0.5 percentage points, while 12 provinces have kept their targets largely unchanged [6]. - The weighted average GDP target for 2026 across the 31 provinces is set at 5.27%, which is 0.27 percentage points higher than the national target of 5.0% for this year [6]. Specific Provincial Targets - Guangdong and Zhejiang are among 7 provinces that have set range targets, with Guangdong's target set between 4.5% and 5.5% [6]. - Historical context shows that only in 2016 and 2019 did major provinces set range targets, coinciding with significant economic events [6]. Economic Performance Indicators - In 2025, the GDP growth was reported at 5.5%, with fixed asset investment declining by 9.2%, and retail sales increasing by 4.2% [11]. - The expected GDP growth for 2026 is projected to be between 5% and 5.5%, with a focus on achieving better results in practice [12]. Investment and Consumption Goals - The investment target for 2026 includes starting over 2000 key projects, while the retail sales target is set to grow by approximately 4% [12][14]. - The focus on consumption includes expanding cultural industries and enhancing the quality of goods and services available [17]. Employment and Income - The target for urban employment in 2026 is to create around 680,000 new jobs, with an urban unemployment rate aimed at approximately 5.5% [12][18]. - The plan includes measures to increase disposable income for both urban and rural residents, aiming for growth rates above the national average [12][18]. Technological and Industrial Development - The emphasis on technological innovation includes establishing influential centers for smart automotive technology and quantum information [17]. - The strategy involves enhancing the capabilities of emerging industries and fostering a conducive environment for innovation [17].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the GDP targets set by various provinces for 2026, highlighting a trend of downward adjustments in targets by several major provinces, indicating a cautious economic outlook for the upcoming year [2][3]. Summary by Sections GDP Targets - As of January 31, 2024, 22 provinces have set GDP targets, accounting for 67% of the national GDP. Notably, 12 provinces, including Guangdong and Zhejiang, have lowered their GDP targets by 0.5 percentage points, with a weighted average target of 5% for these provinces compared to 5.3% the previous year [3][4]. - The historical data shows that when two or more major economic provinces set a range target, the national target tends to follow suit, as seen in 2016 and 2019 [3][4]. Provincial Adjustments - Specific provinces have set their GDP targets as follows: - Guangdong: 4.5%-5.5% - Zhejiang: 5%-5.5% - Henan: 5% - Hubei: 5.5% - Other provinces have also adjusted their targets, with some showing increases while others have decreased their expectations [6][7]. Economic Performance Indicators - The article provides insights into the economic performance of specific regions, such as Tibet, which aims for a GDP growth of over 7% in 2026, and Heilongjiang, which targets a GDP growth of 4.5%-5% [8][15]. - The expected growth rates for fixed asset investment and retail sales are also outlined, with Tibet aiming for a 15% increase in fixed asset investment and a 7% increase in retail sales [8][11][13]. Investment and Consumption Goals - Investment goals for 2026 include significant infrastructure projects and initiatives to boost consumption, with Heilongjiang planning to implement over 2,000 promotional activities to stimulate consumer spending [15][19]. - The focus on clean energy and agricultural productivity is emphasized, with specific targets for investment in these sectors [8][15].

证券研究报告 | 宏观研究 gszqdatemark 2026 01 31 年 月 日 宏观点评 1 月 PMI 超季节性回落的背后 事件：2026 年 1 月制造业 PMI 为 49.3%（前值 50.1%）；非制造业 PMI 为 49.4%（前值 50.2%）；综合 PMI 为 49.8%（前值 50.7%）。 核心观点：1 月制造业 PMI 重回线下，弱于季节性，分项看，供需均 回落、内需和外需回落更多，尤其是新订单指数；服务业、建筑业景气 均超季节性回落，建筑业大降，应主要与冷空气南下影响施工进度，以 及春节假期临近等因素有关。倾向于认为，当前经济仍属于"弱现实"、 实际下行压力仍大，本质还是内需不足、信心偏弱。往后看，2026 年 大方向已定、实现"十五五"良好开局是硬要求，短期紧盯一季度"开 门红"的相关举措。预计 2026 年 GDP 目标可能定为 4.5-5%、仍属偏 高水平，指向政策需要偏积极、偏扩张、偏刺激。短期紧盯 4 大方面： 1）地方两会，目前进程过半，22 地集中在 1 月召开，重点关注各地 GDP 目标（截至 01/28，20 地 GDP 目标加权平均 5%、5 大经济大省 均下 ...

Core Conclusion - The recent high-frequency changes indicate three main trends: improvement in second-hand housing sales, continued weakness in new housing sales, and rising prices of major commodities [1][2]. Group 1: Supply - Upstream operating rates show divergence, with a slight recovery in coking and asphalt, while high furnace and cement dispatch rates have declined. The average operating rate of high furnaces decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 78.7% [3][18]. - In the downstream sector, the operating rate of automotive semi-steel tires increased by 6.9 percentage points to 74.0%, while the operating rate of polyester filament saw a seasonal decline [21]. Group 2: Demand - Second-hand housing sales continued to improve, while new housing sales remained weak. From January 1 to 23, the average transaction area of new homes in 30 major cities decreased by 55.1% month-on-month, with a year-on-year decline of 38.6% [5][34]. - In contrast, second-hand housing sales in 18 key cities remained stable, with a month-on-month increase of 22.5%, indicating a potential recovery [34]. Group 3: Prices - Most upstream commodity prices have risen, with Brent crude oil prices increasing by 5.4% month-on-month, while LME copper prices rose by 2.1% [7][38]. - The average price of rebar increased by 0.2% month-on-month, while cement prices fell by 1.7% [8][46]. Group 4: Inventory - Industrial metal inventories have increased, with steel and electrolytic aluminum inventories rising by 0.3% and 5.8%, respectively [10][54]. - The average coal inventory in coastal power plants decreased by 3.7% month-on-month, while U.S. crude oil and petroleum product inventories increased by 14.76 million barrels [10][52]. Group 5: Transportation and Logistics - Chinese export freight rates have rebounded, with the CCFI index rising by 1.2% month-on-month [13][61]. - The number of commercial flights increased by 2.6% month-on-month, while subway ridership in 10 key cities saw a slight decline [58]. Group 6: Liquidity - The central bank implemented a net liquidity injection of 10,423 billion yuan through OMO, with a focus on easing monetary conditions [15][65]. - The yield on 10-year government bonds decreased by 2.1 basis points, reflecting a broader trend of declining interest rates [67].

Group 1 - The provincial two sessions are typically held before the Lunar New Year, with 17 provinces confirming meetings in January, representing 57.3% of the national GDP for 2024 [1] - Among the six major economic provinces, four will hold their sessions in January, which collectively account for 44.4% of the national GDP [1] - Zhejiang will kick off the sessions on January 14, followed by Henan, Shandong, and Guangdong on January 26, while Jiangsu is scheduled for early February [1] Group 2 - The focus of the provincial two sessions includes setting GDP targets for the next five years, with Changsha establishing a range of 5%-5.5% annual growth, down from the previous target of around 7% [2] - Historical data shows that the weighted GDP targets of the 31 provinces are consistently higher than the national target by 0.3-0.6 percentage points from 2022 to 2025 [2] - The CPI targets are generally aligned with the national target, with Wuhan maintaining a target around 2% and Changsha lowering its target from around 3% to around 2% [3] Group 3 - Employment targets are assessed by comparing the total across the 31 provinces to the previous year, with Wuhan's new employment target remaining consistent with last year [3] - The growth rate of major projects in economic provinces is a key observation point, with previous years showing limited project increases, indicating potential investment momentum issues [3] - Other areas of interest include real estate investment, service consumption statements from provinces, and local consensus on industrial policies [3]

Group 1: Provincial Meetings Timing - Provincial meetings are typically held before the Lunar New Year, with 17 provinces confirming meetings in January, representing 57.3% of the national GDP for 2024[2] - Among the six major economic provinces, four will hold meetings in January, accounting for 44.4% of the national GDP[2] - Zhejiang will kick off the meetings on January 14, followed by Henan, Shandong, and Guangdong on January 26, with Jiangsu scheduled for early February[2] Group 2: Economic Goals and Targets - The future five-year GDP target for Changsha is set as a range of 5%-5.5%, down from the previous target of around 7%[3] - Historical data shows that the weighted GDP targets of 31 provinces are consistently 0.3-0.6 percentage points higher than the national target from 2022 to 2025[3] - CPI targets for provinces are generally aligned with the national target; Wuhan maintains a target of around 2%, while Changsha has lowered its target from around 3% to 2%[3] Group 3: Employment and Investment Insights - The employment target for Wuhan remains consistent with the previous year, indicating stability in national employment goals[4] - There is uncertainty regarding the growth rate of major projects in economic provinces for 2026, with mixed expectations on infrastructure investment[4] - Key areas of focus include urban village renovations in real estate and new statements on service consumption from provinces[4]

Summary of the Conference Call Transcript Industry Overview - **Industry**: Chinese Economy and Policy Outlook - **Company**: Morgan Stanley Asia Limited Key Points and Arguments 1. **2026 Economic Stance**: The policy for 2026 is expected to maintain a small, reactive approach rather than a significant pivot. The GDP target is set at 5% to ensure a solid start for the 15th Five-Year Plan. The fiscal package is likely to remain flat compared to 2025, with a potential mid-year top-up of approximately 0.5 percentage points of GDP if necessary [4][4][4]. 2. **Policy Mix**: The tone remains supply-centric, with an emphasis on rebalancing. The strategy includes expanding domestic demand while optimizing supply, indicating a focus on better composition rather than size [4][4][4]. 3. **Missing Elements**: The meeting did not address specific actions regarding service consumption, property stabilization, or social-welfare support, which may indicate a lack of immediate plans in these areas [4][4][4]. 4. **Macro Economic Outlook**: The forecast for 2026 includes less deflation rather than reflation, with a base case of 4.8% real GDP growth and approximately 4.1% nominal GDP growth. The GDP deflator is expected to improve but remain below zero [4][4][4]. 5. **Support Tools**: Infrastructure support will be front-loaded through Local Government Special Bonds (LGSB) and policy banks. There will be guardrails for the housing market, including optional mortgage-interest subsidies if stress broadens. Support for service consumption is anticipated to be more likely in the second half of the year once regulations are established [4][4][4]. 6. **Policy Style**: The approach will involve small, reactive steps, with increased coordination language and a push against anti-involution and for market-oriented policies [4][4][4]. Additional Important Content - The report emphasizes the continuity of existing policies and the cautious approach towards new initiatives, reflecting a careful balancing act in the current economic climate [4][4][4]. - The lack of mention of specific sectors such as services and real estate may suggest potential risks or areas of concern that investors should monitor closely [4][4][4].

Group 1: Real Estate Cycle - The long-term upward cycle of real estate from 2000 to 2020 led to a widespread belief that housing prices would not decline, despite contrary predictions from analysts like Professor Zhu Ning [2][3] - The average rental yield in core cities of China is estimated to be around 2%, indicating a high price-to-earnings ratio of 50 times, suggesting that a rental yield of 3% is necessary for a price bottom [3][6] - Real estate development investment in China decreased by 14.7% year-on-year in the first ten months of the year, indicating a potential acceleration in the downward trend [3][6] Group 2: Economic Impact - The decline in the real estate sector is expected to continue affecting China's economy through 2026, with significant impacts on related industries and financial sectors [3][6] - The slowdown in urbanization, aging population, and declining total population are identified as pressures on the real estate market post-2021 [6] - The contribution of real estate to GDP and employment is significant, and its decline could hinder overall economic growth [6][12] Group 3: Export Trends - China's exports grew by 5.3% in the first ten months of the year, contrary to initial fears of negative growth, with a notable increase in capital and technology-intensive products [7][8] - However, the growth in exports is expected to slow down in the coming year due to the diminishing "import grabbing" effect from the U.S. and high base effects from previous years [11][12] - The ongoing trade tensions and tariff wars between major economies are likely to impact future export performance negatively [11][12] Group 4: Consumer Spending - Consumer spending is projected to become a more significant contributor to GDP growth, especially as export growth declines [12][16] - The consumption growth has shown a pattern of being higher in the first half of the year, with expectations of a slowdown in the latter half due to high base effects from previous years [15][16] - Long-term improvements in consumption will depend on rising household incomes and increased marginal propensity to consume, which are currently challenged by the real estate downturn [16][19] Group 5: Fiscal and Monetary Policy - The fiscal policy for 2026 is expected to be more aggressive, with a projected increase in the general deficit from approximately 11.9 trillion yuan to 13.2 trillion yuan [28][31] - Interest rates may be lowered by 10-20 basis points in 2026 to stimulate demand, although this poses challenges for banks' net interest margins [35][36] - Coordination between fiscal and monetary policies is deemed essential to address the economic challenges and support growth [40][41] Group 6: Stock Market Outlook - The stock market has faced resistance around the 4000-point mark, with the need for corporate profit growth to outpace GDP growth for a sustained bull market [41][43] - The current economic environment suggests that corporate profitability must improve significantly to support stock market performance [41][43] - Structural bull markets are anticipated, particularly in the context of the AI revolution, which may provide new growth opportunities for companies [47][48]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the key outcomes of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee, focusing on the economic goals set for the 14th and 15th Five-Year Plans, particularly the target of achieving a per capita GDP at the level of moderately developed countries by 2035 [2][3][6]. Economic Growth Targets - The average economic growth rate during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2020-2024) is projected to be 5.5%, with per capita GDP increasing from $10,632 in 2020 to $13,445 in 2024, surpassing $13,000 for two consecutive years [3]. - For the 15th Five-Year Plan, a GDP annual growth rate of at least 4.5% is suggested, with potential targets set around 5% [3][4]. - The potential economic growth rate for the 15th Five-Year Plan is estimated to be between 4.5% and 5.3% under baseline conditions, and could rise to 5.1% to 5.8% in optimistic scenarios [3]. Strategic Environment - The development environment for the 15th Five-Year Plan is characterized by both strategic opportunities and risks, with increasing uncertainties in international relations and domestic economic pressures [5][6]. - The emphasis on high-quality development and technological self-reliance is highlighted as a key focus for the upcoming period, indicating a shift towards prioritizing quality over quantity in economic growth [6]. Policy Implications - The upcoming full text of the 15th Five-Year Plan is expected to be released by the end of October, with the final version to be approved in March 2026 [4]. - The document underscores the importance of balancing development with national security, particularly in the context of global geopolitical shifts [6].

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