Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the new trends in employment and wage data for urban employees in 2024, highlighting shifts from high salary pursuits to a focus on reducing work intensity and improving hourly wages across various sectors [1]. Group 1: Employment Trends - Trend 1: Employment is shifting from "pursuing high salaries" to "anti-involution," with a notable decrease in average wage growth for urban non-private sector employees, which has dropped to 2.8% in 2024, down 6.8 percentage points since 2021 [2][9]. - The transportation, leather, and clothing industries have shown resilience in wage growth, with transportation revenue growth exceeding 8% in 2024, while the average wage in the non-private sector is 124,000 yuan [2][9]. - Employment is increasingly moving towards sectors with shorter working hours and higher hourly wages, such as healthcare, where weekly working hours decreased by 1.5 hours and hourly wages increased by 9.3 yuan from 2021 to 2023 [2][32]. Group 2: Regional Wage Convergence and Employment Consumption - Trend 2: There is a convergence in wage growth between eastern and western regions, with the wage growth rate in eastern urban non-private sectors at 7.5% from 2019 to 2023, compared to 7.1% in the western regions, narrowing the gap from 0.8 percentage points in 2019 to 0.5 percentage points in 2024 [4][52][53]. - Employment in the service sector is increasingly migrating towards the western regions, driven by stronger wage growth resilience in these areas, particularly in hospitality and retail sectors [4][75]. - The shift in consumer behavior from local to cross-province consumption is further concentrating employment in the service sector in the western regions, with significant growth in consumer spending in these areas [5][80]. Group 3: Wage Growth in Private and Flexible Employment - Trend 3: Some private and flexible employment sectors are experiencing wage increases, particularly in the service industry, where private sector wage growth is higher than in non-private sectors, with education and retail showing increases of 8.9% and 5.3% respectively [6][96]. - The average wage growth for private sector employees has decreased to 1.7%, while flexible employment, particularly in new roles like ride-hailing drivers and delivery personnel, has seen a rise in average monthly income to 10,506 yuan, significantly higher than traditional employment [7][114]. - New flexible employment roles are characterized by higher pay but also increased work intensity, with platform-based workers averaging 54.3 hours per week, compared to traditional workers [7][122].

Report Industry Investment Rating - The rating for the stock index is "oscillating" [5] Core Viewpoints of the Report - In April 2025, China's economic data was generally lackluster, with a sharp contrast between high export growth and weak domestic demand. The "fatigue period" of domestic policy efforts may be emerging, and the growth rate in policy - supported areas is also declining. New - quality productivity sectors maintain growth resilience, corresponding to a relatively high risk appetite for the BeiZheng 50 Index and small - cap indexes in the stock market. However, the macro - picture of the pro - cyclical sector's failure to gain momentum, low inflation, and weak consumer confidence restricts the stock index. The corporate profit growth rate in 2025 may only be around 3%. The stock market's rise in the first five months of this year relied more on valuation expansion, but the current high valuation level makes it difficult to support continued expansion. In the long - term, the stock index still has room, but in the short - to - medium term, there is a need to be vigilant about the pressure of valuation correction [2][31] Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 1. Economic Data Interpretation in April 2025 - **Overall Economic Situation**: As the first month after the escalation of the tariff war, China's economic indicators weakened year - on - year. Except for industrial growth, all were below market expectations, indicating emerging domestic economic pressure after the rapid recovery in the first quarter. In April, the seasonally - adjusted month - on - month growth rates of industrial growth, social retail, and fixed - asset investment were at historically low seasonal levels. After deducting price factors, the supply side outperformed the demand side in the cumulative data for the first four months [1][9] - **Supply Side**: Both industrial and service sectors showed a slowdown in year - on - year growth, but new - quality productivity became a stable growth source. In the industrial supply, the high - tech industry showed strong resilience to external shocks such as the tariff war, with a relatively high overall growth rate and a small decline. The mining and public utility sectors related to domestic demand declined significantly due to weak demand. In the service supply, new business forms such as information technology services maintained resilience, while traditional industries such as wholesale and retail contracted [11][12] - **Consumption**: The growth of social retail in April fell short of expectations. In terms of categories, there may be a phenomenon of low - price competition in the catering industry. In commodity retail, gold and silver jewelry, cultural and office products, and cosmetics showed high growth, while the growth of cars and communication products in traditional subsidy areas slowed down [3][18] - **Investment**: In May, the growth rate of fixed - asset investment declined. Among them, the growth rates of manufacturing and infrastructure investment decreased from high levels, and the decline in real estate investment widened. In the real estate sector, both investment and sales weakened, and the housing price situation was not optimistic. The continuous decline in housing prices deepened the impact on residents' asset - liability behavior and weakened domestic consumption - promotion policies [23][26] 2. Investment Suggestions - The economic data in April was lackluster, with a contrast between high export growth and weak domestic demand. The "fatigue period" of domestic policy efforts may be emerging. New - quality productivity sectors maintain growth resilience, corresponding to a relatively high risk appetite for the BeiZheng 50 Index and small - cap indexes in the stock market. However, the pro - cyclical sector's failure to gain momentum, low inflation, and weak consumer confidence restrict the stock index. The corporate profit growth rate in 2025 may only be around 3%. The stock market's rise in the first five months of this year relied more on valuation expansion, but the current high valuation level makes it difficult to support continued expansion. In the long - term, the stock index still has room, but in the short - to - medium term, there is a need to be vigilant about the pressure of valuation correction [2][31]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the stable growth of China's economy in April, highlighting the resilience of external demand and the transition of new and old growth drivers, despite challenges such as declining real estate investment and low inflation pressures [6][21]. Supply Side: Stable Growth, Slowing Momentum - In April, the industrial added value of large-scale enterprises increased by 6.1% year-on-year, exceeding the market expectation of 5.2%, but down 1.6 percentage points from March [7] - The service production index grew by 6.0% year-on-year, slightly down from March [7] - High-tech industries maintained robust growth, with production increasing by 10.0%, while equipment manufacturing grew by 9.8% [7] Fixed Asset Investment: Slowing Growth, Real Estate Drag - Fixed asset investment grew by 4% year-to-date, slightly down from the previous value [10] - Infrastructure investment increased by 10.9%, while real estate investment saw a decline of 10.3%, worsening by 0.5 percentage points from the previous value [10][11] - Manufacturing investment growth slowed to 8.2%, influenced by tariff impacts and reduced willingness to invest among enterprises [16] Consumption: High Levels with Notable Highlights - Retail sales growth in April was 5.1%, slightly below the market expectation of 5.5% [19] - Significant growth was observed in categories such as communication equipment and home appliances, with increases of 20-30% [19] - The consumption of gold and jewelry surged by 25.3%, driven by high gold prices [19] Outlook: Consolidating Foundations, Maintaining Stability - The article anticipates that tariff negotiations will yield positive outcomes, improving the economic environment and supporting the goal of achieving a 5% growth rate [21] - The article suggests that while external demand remains stable, inflation may continue to be low, and the real estate market may remain weak [21]

Economic Performance - In Q1 2025, China's GDP reached 31.8758 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.4% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.2%[3] - The industrial added value grew by 6.5% year-on-year, while the service sector's added value increased by 5.3%[4] - Fixed asset investment rose by 4.2% year-on-year, with infrastructure investment growing by 5.8%[16][20] Trade and Exports - Total goods trade in Q1 2025 was 10.3 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.3%, with exports at 6.13 trillion yuan, up 6.9%[28] - The export of mechanical and electrical products reached 5.29 trillion yuan, growing by 7.7%[28] - The share of domestic brand exports increased to 22.8%, reflecting a 10.2% growth in this segment[28] Price Stability - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.1% year-on-year, with food prices dropping by 1.5%[31] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 2.3% year-on-year, indicating a slowdown in the decline compared to previous quarters[33] Employment and Fiscal Policy - The urban survey unemployment rate averaged 5.3% in Q1 2025, showing stability in the job market[38] - National general public budget revenue was 6.0 trillion yuan, down 1.1% year-on-year, while expenditures increased by 4.2% to 7.3 trillion yuan[40]

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the positive momentum in China's key engineering projects and overall economic performance in the first quarter of 2025, driven by increased investment and innovation in various sectors [1][2][3]. Investment and Project Development - In the first quarter, the number of engineering projects reported for work injury insurance reached 39,000, a year-on-year increase of 9.4%, with a total project cost of 1.9 trillion yuan, up 4.8% year-on-year [1]. - March saw a significant acceleration in project construction, with 18,000 projects reported, accounting for 46.5% of the quarterly total, and a total cost of 800 billion yuan, representing 43.9% of the quarterly total [3]. Innovation and High-Technology Growth - High-tech industry sales revenue grew by 13.4% year-on-year in the first quarter, with digital product manufacturing and digital technology application sectors seeing increases of 12% and 11.6%, respectively [1]. - The report emphasizes the role of tax incentives in supporting technological innovation and the development of new productive forces [2]. Consumer Market Dynamics - The health consumption sector experienced significant growth, with sales revenue from elderly care services increasing by 65.5% and nursing institution services by 23.9% year-on-year [3]. - The "May Day" holiday period saw a 15.2% year-on-year increase in sales revenue across consumer-related industries, driven by policies promoting the replacement of old consumer goods [3]. Manufacturing Sector Performance - Manufacturing sales revenue rose by 4.8% year-on-year, accounting for 29.1% of total national sales, with equipment manufacturing growing by 9.7% [4]. - High-tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing sales increased by 12.1% and 9.7%, respectively, indicating a shift towards high-end and digital transformation in the manufacturing sector [4][5]. Tax Policy and Support Measures - The tax authorities are committed to implementing tax and fee support policies to enhance service levels and promote high-quality economic development [4][5]. - The report indicates that the tax department will continue to optimize tax payment services and respond to the needs of manufacturing enterprises, facilitating their transition to high-end, intelligent, and green development [5].

Economic Growth - The nominal GDP growth rate for Q1 2025 is 5.4% year-on-year, unchanged from Q4 2024, while the current price GDP growth rate slightly decreased to 4.59% from 4.62%[14] - The CPI average fell to -0.10% in March 2025, while the PPI average rose to -2.33%[14] Employment and Income - The urban surveyed unemployment rate in Q1 2025 increased to 5.27%, compared to 5.03% in Q4 2024[17] - Per capita disposable income grew by 5.6% year-on-year in Q1 2025, up from 5.1% in 2024[17] Consumer Spending - The total retail sales of consumer goods in Q1 2025 increased by 4.6% year-on-year, compared to 3.5% in 2024[24] - In March 2025, retail sales grew by 5.9% year-on-year, with significant increases in categories such as home appliances (35.1%) and furniture (29.5%) compared to previous months[27][28] Fixed Asset Investment - Fixed asset investment in the first three months of 2025 rose by 4.2% year-on-year, with infrastructure investment increasing by 11.5%[5] - Real estate development investment decreased by 9.9%, accounting for 19.3% of total fixed asset investment[5] Industrial Production - The industrial added value in Q1 2025 grew by 6.5% year-on-year, with high-tech industries increasing by 9.7%[48] - In March 2025, the industrial added value rose by 7.7% year-on-year, with mining and manufacturing sectors showing strong growth[48] Investment Recommendations - The high growth rates in industrial output, particularly in high-tech sectors, alongside robust infrastructure and manufacturing investments, are seen as foundational strengths for the Chinese economy[54]

一是结构上产需同步向好。 一季度，外需增速高于生产和内需。"抢出口"效应下以人民币计价的出口同比增 速达6.9%。内需提振政策效果延续，社零和投资分别增长4.6%、4.2%。其中，基建（11.5%）和制造业投资 （9.1%）保持高增，房地产投资（-9.9%）拖累减弱。生产端工业增加值增长6.5%，增速为2022年以来的次高 值。值得注意的是，供给强于需求的格局仍在继续，一季度产能利用率（74.1%）和产销率（94.6%）均略超 季节性回落。 图1：3月内外需求增速均有提升 资料来源：Wind，招商银行研究院 图2：消费提振，投资分化 资料来源：Wind，招商银行研究院 二是节奏上前稳后高。 3月多数经济数据增速较1-2月改善。生产加快修复，3月规模以上工业增加值同比增速 上行1.8pct至7.7%。需求端以基建投资好转最为显著，3月增速大幅提升2.6pct至12.6%。社零增速表现亮眼，3 月增速提升1.9cpt至5.9%，达到2020年以来的最高值【注释1】。制造业投资增速微升，房地产投资增速微 降。 图3：房地产销售降幅略有收窄，投资降幅再度扩张 一、总览：供需两旺 一季度我国经济开局良好，实际GDP同比 ...

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