Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - Zhejiang Transportation Technology Co., Ltd. provides an update on the operational status of its subsidiary, Zhejiang Jiaogong Group Co., Ltd., for the second quarter of 2025, highlighting significant contract values and project progress. Group 1: Order Situation - As of the report date, the total contract amount for ongoing projects is 224.09 billion yuan, with confirmed revenue of 90.87 billion yuan and remaining uncompleted project value of 133.21 billion yuan [1] - The company has secured new contracts in the second quarter, contributing to its overall project pipeline [1] Group 2: Important Project Performance - The performance of key projects shows that the construction progress of the Rui-Cang Expressway (Long-Li to Yong-Tai-Wen) is at 85.90%, with no significant changes in the counterpart's performance capability [1] - The construction progress of the Zhejiang Jiaogong Group's Huanghe Expressway project is at 88.41%, indicating strong execution [2] - The Hang-Jin-Qu Expressway project has a completion rate of 82.66%, with no major issues reported regarding the counterpart's performance capability [2] Group 3: Other Investment Projects - A joint venture project involving multiple companies has been established, with a total investment of approximately 25.377 billion yuan, and the construction contract is yet to be signed [6] - A new energy vehicle and auto parts industrial park project has a total investment of about 3.559 billion yuan, with a construction period of 5 years and an operational period of 20 years [7][8]

Group 1 - The first approved data asset ABS in China, "Huaxin-Xinxin-Data Asset Phase 1 Asset-Backed Special Plan," was issued on July 31, with a scale of 133.7 million yuan and a priority interest rate of 2.0% [1] - The project is seen as a milestone in the financial market, reflecting high recognition of data as a new asset class and a significant breakthrough in financial services for the real economy [2][4] - The underlying assets of the project come from nine companies across various industries, including listed companies and private enterprises, indicating strong credit quality and stable repayment capacity [2][3] Group 2 - The issuance of the Xinxin data ABS coincides with a period of intensive policy releases regarding data elements, aiming to explore the inclusion of data rights into pledgeable intellectual property categories [4] - The successful issuance is a vivid interpretation of Huaxin Securities' service to national strategies, promoting the standardization of data asset recognition and evaluation across regions [4][5] - The deep impact of data asset securitization is expected to support the construction of a unified national data element market, potentially unlocking a trillion-level data asset market for sustainable economic growth [5]

Group 1: Manufacturing Sector Insights - July Manufacturing PMI stands at 49.3%, below the expected 49.7% and previous value of 49.7%[1] - New orders in manufacturing decreased by 0.8 percentage points to 49.4%, while production fell by 0.5 percentage points to 50.5%[1] - Manufacturing new export orders dropped by 0.4 percentage points to 47.1%, slightly below the first half average of 47.3%[2] Group 2: Price and Demand Dynamics - Raw material purchase price index increased by 3.1 percentage points to 51.5%, while factory prices rose by 2.1 percentage points to 48.3%[3] - Procurement volume declined by 0.7 percentage points to 49.5%, indicating insufficient demand constraints[3] - Finished goods inventory decreased by 0.7 percentage points to 47.4%, reflecting a preference for reducing stock rather than increasing production[3] Group 3: Non-Manufacturing Sector Trends - Non-manufacturing PMI recorded at 50.1%, down from 50.5% in the previous month[1] - Construction activity index and new orders both fell by 2.2 percentage points, while service sector indices saw minor declines[4] - Employment indices in construction and manufacturing improved by 1.0 and 0.1 percentage points respectively, indicating a slight recovery in job markets[4] Group 4: Economic Outlook and Market Implications - Overall economic slowdown in July attributed to adverse weather conditions and previous export surges[5] - The composite PMI for July is at 50.2%, matching levels from April and July of the previous year[6] - Market risk appetite may be affected by the July PMI results, leading to potential volatility in stock markets[5]

Economic Overview - Shanghai's GDP reached 2.62 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, with a year-on-year growth of 5.1% [1] - The city's industrial added value increased by 5.1% year-on-year, while the tertiary industry's added value grew by 5.4%, accounting for 79.1% of GDP [1] Investment and Consumption - Total fixed asset investment in Shanghai grew by 6.2% year-on-year, with major projects completing 50.9% of their annual plans [2] - Social retail sales increased by 1.7% year-on-year, with consumption subsidies driving over 54 billion yuan in social consumption [2] - International tourism saw 4.25 million inbound visitors, a 38.5% increase year-on-year [2] Trade Performance - Shanghai's total import and export volume reached 2.15 trillion yuan, growing by 2.4% year-on-year, with exports increasing by 11.1% [2] - Exports to non-U.S. markets rose by 16.1%, and trade with Belt and Road countries, ASEAN, and BRICS members grew by 11.8%, 10.9%, and 16.5% respectively [2] - Private enterprises' imports and exports increased by 23.6%, accounting for 38.1% of the city's total [2] Foreign Investment - Actual foreign investment in Shanghai decreased by 16.4% year-on-year, although manufacturing and business services saw increases of 48.7% and 47.7% respectively [2] - The city added 30 new regional headquarters for multinational companies and 19 foreign R&D centers, totaling 1,046 and 610 respectively [2] Strategic Focus for Future Development - Shanghai's economic development will focus on five key areas: national strategy, industrial upgrading, demand support, innovation-driven growth, and livelihood security [3] - The city plans to enhance its "five centers" construction and implement a new round of pilot programs for service industry expansion [3][4] - Emphasis will be placed on investment in key industries and regions, supporting industrial growth, and promoting high-quality development in technology and service sectors [4][5] Innovation and Technology - Shanghai aims to strengthen its international technology innovation center and focus on cutting-edge and disruptive technologies [5] - Plans include enhancing incubator functions and establishing high-quality concept verification platforms to support the growth of leading technology enterprises [5]

Economic Overview - The Central Political Bureau emphasized the need to enhance macroeconomic policy effectiveness and stimulate internal economic growth [1] - The State Council reiterated the implementation of personal consumption loan interest subsidy policies to better stimulate consumption potential [1][7] Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for July was reported at 49.3%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, marking the fourth consecutive month below the growth threshold [1][4] - The new orders index for manufacturing fell to 49.4%, down 0.8 percentage points, indicating a contraction in market demand [6] - Despite the decline in demand, the production index remained at 50.5%, indicating continued expansion in manufacturing activities [6] Price Trends - The manufacturing raw material purchase price index rose to 51.5%, an increase of 3.1 percentage points, indicating a recovery in raw material prices [6] - The ex-factory price index increased to 48.3%, up 2.1 percentage points, marking the second-highest point this year [6] Business Confidence - The production and business activity expectation index rose to 52.6%, reflecting increased confidence among manufacturing enterprises regarding market development [8] - Large enterprises maintained a PMI of 50.3%, while medium-sized enterprises improved to 49.5%, indicating a mixed outlook across different enterprise sizes [8] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing business activity index was reported at 50.1%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points, but still within the expansion range [10] - The construction business activity index fell to 50.6%, influenced by seasonal weather conditions, while infrastructure-related activities continued to show robust growth [10] Consumer Behavior - The summer consumption effect began to show, with retail and postal service indices rising above 50%, indicating strong consumer spending intentions [11] - However, the accommodation and catering sectors remained below 50%, suggesting that summer consumption has not yet significantly impacted these areas [11][12] Policy Implications - The Central Political Bureau's meeting highlighted the importance of releasing internal demand potential and implementing consumption-boosting actions [12] - The focus on service consumption is expected to play a crucial role in meeting public needs and driving consumption industry upgrades [12]

Economic Policy and Measures - The State Council emphasizes the need to anchor annual development goals and enhance the effectiveness of macroeconomic policies, focusing on stimulating internal economic momentum [1][4] - Implementation of personal consumption loan interest subsidy policies and service industry loan interest subsidy policies aims to better stimulate consumption potential [1][7] Manufacturing Sector Performance - In July, the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 49.3%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, remaining below the expansion threshold for four consecutive months [1][4] - The new orders index for manufacturing was 49.4%, down 0.8 percentage points, indicating a contraction in market demand [6] - Despite weak demand, manufacturing production activities expanded, with a production index of 50.5%, although it decreased by 0.5 percentage points from the previous month [6][9] Price Trends - The manufacturing raw material purchase price index rose to 51.5%, an increase of 3.1 percentage points, indicating a recovery in raw material prices [6] - The ex-factory price index for manufactured goods was 48.3%, up 2.1 percentage points, marking the second-highest point this year [6] Business Confidence and Expectations - The production and business activity expectation index for July was 52.6%, reflecting an increase in confidence among manufacturing enterprises regarding market development [8] - Large enterprises maintained a PMI of 50.3%, while medium-sized enterprises improved to 49.5%, indicating a mixed outlook across different enterprise sizes [8] Non-Manufacturing Sector Insights - The non-manufacturing business activity index was 50.1%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points, but still within the expansion range [10] - The construction industry index was 50.6%, indicating a slowdown in construction activities due to seasonal weather impacts [10] Consumer Behavior and Seasonal Trends - Summer consumption effects began to show, with retail and postal service indices rising above 50%, indicating strong consumer spending intentions [11] - However, the accommodation and catering sectors remained below 50%, suggesting that summer spending was more focused on outdoor and entertainment activities rather than dining [13] Future Economic Outlook - The Central Political Bureau meeting highlighted the need to effectively release internal demand potential and implement actions to boost consumption [14] - The focus on service consumption is expected to play a crucial role in meeting public needs and driving consumption industry upgrades [14]

Group 1: PMI Trends - July manufacturing PMI decreased to 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous value, indicating a contraction for the fourth consecutive month[2] - Non-manufacturing PMI fell to 50.1%, a decline of 0.4 percentage points, with service and construction sectors dropping by 0.1 and 2.2 percentage points respectively[2] - Composite PMI output index decreased by 0.5 percentage points to 50.2%, suggesting a slowdown in overall economic expansion[2] Group 2: Supply and Demand Signals - July PMI production index was 50.5%, down 0.5 percentage points, indicating continued expansion but with weakening demand[3] - New orders index fell by 0.8 percentage points to 49.4%, entering contraction territory, with new export orders down by 0.6 percentage points[3] - New export orders index dropped to 47.1%, remaining in contraction, while import orders held steady at 47.8%[3] Group 3: Price and Employment Insights - Price indices rebounded, with raw material and factory price indices rising by 3.1 and 2.1 percentage points respectively, indicating a narrowing decline in PPI[4] - Employment pressure eased slightly, with manufacturing, service, and construction employment indices increasing by 0.1, 0.0, and 1.0 percentage points respectively[4] - Service sector PMI fell to 50.0%, while construction PMI dropped 2.2 percentage points to 50.6%, the second-lowest this year[6] Group 4: Economic Outlook - The July Politburo meeting indicated a focus on policy implementation, with potential new policies expected but not strong stimulus measures[6] - Economic pressures are anticipated to increase in the second half of the year, particularly in August and September, due to prior "export rush" effects and short-term contraction[6] - Continued monitoring of US-China trade negotiations is advised, as potential developments may impact market conditions[6]

Group 1: PMI Overview - In July 2025, the manufacturing PMI decreased to 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a decline in manufacturing activity[1] - The construction business activity index was at 50.6%, down from 52.8%, while the services business activity index remained stable at 50.0%, slightly down from 50.1%[1] Group 2: Production and Demand Factors - The production index for July was 50.5%, down from 51%, while the new orders index fell to 49.4% from 50.2%, indicating a contraction in new orders[2] - Extreme weather events in July, including heavy rains and heatwaves, impacted outdoor construction activities, contributing to the decline in production and new orders[2] - Passenger car sales dropped by 21.9% month-on-month in July, reflecting weakened consumer demand post the June shopping festival[2] Group 3: Price Indices and Inventory - The PMI output price index rose by 2.1 percentage points to 48.3%, and the raw material purchase price index increased by 3.1 percentage points to 51.5%, indicating rising input costs[3] - The gap between raw material prices and finished product prices widened to 3.2 percentage points, up from 2.2 percentage points, which is detrimental to corporate profit recovery[3] - The inventory indices for finished goods and raw materials both declined, with finished goods at 47.4% and raw materials at 47.7%, indicating a contraction in inventory levels[4] Group 4: Business Sentiment and Future Outlook - Small enterprises faced significant pressure, with their PMI dropping to 46.4%, while large and medium enterprises saw slight increases[4] - The outlook for future demand remains cautious, with businesses responding primarily to short-term orders and maintaining low inventory levels[5] - The political bureau meeting emphasized consolidating economic recovery and addressing prominent issues, with a focus on nurturing emerging industries and avoiding debt-driven growth[5]

智通财经APP获悉，7月31日，澳门统计暨普查局资料显示，2025年第2季澳门总体（1.9%）及本地居民 失业率（2.5%）均与第1季数字相同。与2025年第1季相比，第2季就业人口（37.27万人）及本地就业居 民（28.16万人）分别增加900人及1400人，其中运输及仓储业（1.73万人）和建筑业（1.55万人）的本 地就业居民分别增加1600人及1500人，而酒店及饮食业（2.72万人）则减少1000人。 此外，第2季就业人口及本地就业居民的月工作收入中位数分别回落1000澳门元（至17800澳门元）及 1500澳门元（至20000澳门元），主要由于部分行业在第1季发放双粮及花红而导致比较基数较高所致； 若扣除双粮及花红，本地全职雇员（每周工作35小时或以上）的月工作收入中位数为21000澳门元，按 季持平。 与上一期（2025年3月至5月）比较，4月至6月总体失业率（1.9%）、本地居民失业率（2.5%）及总体 就业不足率（1.6%）均持平，而本地居民就业不足率（2.0%）则下跌0.1个百分点。就业人口（37.27万 人）及本地就业居民（28.16万人）较上一期分别减少300人及600人。失业居民（ ...

Core Viewpoint - The "anti-involution" policy has boosted prices, but supply and demand performance is counterintuitive [2][7][67] - The manufacturing PMI decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 49.3%, exceeding the average decline since 2017 [2][67] - The increase in commodity prices is reflected in the raw material purchase price index (+3.1 percentage points to 51.5%) and the factory price index (+2.1 percentage points to 48.3%) [2][67] Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing PMI has marginally declined, with production and new order indices both decreasing [4][70] - The production index fell by 0.5 percentage points to 50.5%, while the new order index dropped by 0.8 percentage points to 49.4% [4][70] - The new export order index decreased by 0.6 percentage points to 47.1%, indicating a slowdown in market demand [4][70][35] Key Industries - High-energy-consuming industries are showing production strength despite price increases, with the steel industry PMI rising by 4.6 percentage points to return to the expansion zone [3][18][69] - The equipment manufacturing and consumer goods industries saw PMIs decline by 1.1 and 0.9 percentage points to 50.3% and 49.5%, respectively [3][18][69] - Investment demand weakened significantly, contrasting with the strong production performance in high-energy-consuming sectors [21][69] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing PMI decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 50.1%, primarily due to a significant drop in the construction PMI [42][70] - The construction PMI fell by 2.2 percentage points to 50.6%, with the new order index dropping sharply by 2.2 percentage points to 42.7% [5][58][70] - The service sector PMI slightly declined, with the new order index remaining weak at 46.3% [5][46][70] Future Outlook - The political bureau meeting in July emphasized the need for further implementation of the "anti-involution" policy, focusing on the effects in downstream sectors and marginal changes in domestic demand [27][69] - The current situation indicates that the "anti-involution" policy in the upper reaches still requires further advancement, while high-energy-consuming industries are undergoing significant transformations [27][69]