Core Insights - In September, the total electricity consumption reached 888.6 billion kWh, marking a year-on-year increase of 4.5% [2] - The secondary industry's electricity consumption was 570.5 billion kWh, with a year-on-year growth of 5.7%, indicating a significant rebound [2] - The third industry's electricity consumption in September was 176.5 billion kWh, showing a year-on-year increase of 6.3% [3] Group 1: Electricity Consumption Trends - The total electricity consumption for the third quarter increased by 5.1% year-on-year, with the secondary industry contributing 51.0% to this growth [2] - Industrial electricity consumption grew by 5.4% year-on-year in the third quarter, an increase of 2.3 percentage points from the second quarter [2] - Manufacturing electricity consumption rose by 5.2% year-on-year in the third quarter, up by 3.2 percentage points from the previous quarter [2] Group 2: Sector-Specific Growth - The rapid development of new energy vehicles and charging infrastructure has significantly boosted electricity consumption in the information transmission/software and IT services sectors, which grew by 18.3% and 11.7% respectively in the third quarter [3] - The internet and related services sector saw a remarkable year-on-year growth of 33.8% in electricity consumption during the third quarter [3] - The electric vehicle charging services sector experienced a staggering year-on-year increase of 49.6% in electricity consumption [3]

Investment Growth and Structure Optimization - Since 2025, China has been continuously expanding effective investment in key areas and weak links, promoting investment structure optimization and steady improvement in quality and efficiency [1] - High-quality development of key industrial chains has been steadily advancing, accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system, with significant industrial investment driving effects [3] Industrial Investment Performance - According to the National Bureau of Statistics, industrial investment increased by 6.4% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, contributing 2.1 percentage points to overall investment growth. Notably, investment in the electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply industry grew by 15.3% [5] - Infrastructure investment increased by 1.1% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, contributing 0.2 percentage points to overall investment growth, with investment in the internet and related services industry growing by 20.6% [7] Private Investment and Equipment Update - Private investment in infrastructure grew by 7.0%, accounting for 20.0% of total infrastructure investment, an increase of 1.1 percentage points compared to the same period in 2024 [9] - Since 2025, large-scale equipment renewal policies have shown significant effects, with equipment purchase investment growth consistently maintaining above 10%, serving as a major driver of investment growth [11] High-tech Service Industry Growth - Support for the development of new productive forces has been continuously strengthened, with high-tech service industry investment maintaining growth. In the first three quarters of 2025, high-tech service industry investment increased by 6.1%, with information service industry investment growing by 33.1% [13]

（央视财经《经济信息联播》）今年以来，我国围绕关键领域和薄弱环节，持续扩大有效投资，推动投 资结构优化、质效稳步提升。一起翻开中国经济秋季报。 今年以来，我国重点产业链高质量发展稳步推进，现代化产业体系加快构建，工业投资驱动效应凸显。 国家统计局数据显示，今年前三季度，工业投资同比增长6.4%，拉动全部投资增长2.1个百分点。其 中，电力、热力、燃气及水生产和供应业投资增长15.3%。"两重"项目开工建设扎实推进，补短板投资 较快增长。今年前三季度，基础设施投资同比增长1.1%，拉动全部投资增长0.2个百分点，其中，互联 网和相关服务业投资增长20.6%。基础设施民间投资增长7.0%，占全部基础设施投资的比重为20.0%， 比去年同期提高1.1个百分点。 今年以来，大规模设备更新政策显效发力，设备购置投资增速始终保持10%以上，是拉动投资增长的主 要动力。新质生产力发展支持力度不断加大，高技术服务业投资保持增长。今年前三季度，高技术服务 业投资同比增长6.1%，其中，信息服务业投资增长33.1%。 转载请注明央视财经 编辑：令文芳 ...

Core Insights - The overall fixed asset investment in China for the first three quarters of the year reached 371.535 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year decline of 0.5%, primarily influenced by the real estate sector. Excluding real estate, the investment grew by 3.0% year-on-year [1] Group 1: Industrial Investment - Industrial investment demonstrated a robust growth of 6.4% year-on-year, contributing 2.1 percentage points to the overall investment growth [1] - Mining investment increased by 3.7%, with a 0.7 percentage point acceleration compared to the period from January to August [1] - Manufacturing investment rose by 4.0%, contributing 1.0 percentage point to total investment growth [1] - Investment in electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply surged by 15.3%, adding 1.1 percentage points to overall investment growth [1] Group 2: Infrastructure Investment - Infrastructure investment grew by 1.1% year-on-year, contributing 0.2 percentage points to total investment growth [2] - Private investment in infrastructure increased by 7.0%, accounting for 20.0% of total infrastructure investment, up by 1.1 percentage points from the previous year [2] - Notable growth was observed in internet and related services investment at 20.6%, water transport investment at 12.8%, and railway transport investment at 4.2% [2] Group 3: Equipment Investment - Equipment and tool purchase investment maintained a growth rate above 10%, with a year-on-year increase of 14.0%, contributing 2.0 percentage points to overall investment growth [3] - This segment accounted for 16.6% of total investment, an increase of 2.2 percentage points compared to the previous year [3] Group 4: High-Tech Service Investment - Investment in high-tech services grew by 6.1% year-on-year, representing 5.3% of total service investment, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from the previous year [4] Group 5: Agricultural Investment - Investment in the primary industry rose by 4.6% year-on-year, with forestry investment soaring by 40.0% [5] - Fisheries investment increased by 12.9%, and livestock investment grew by 4.3% [5] - Related sectors such as agricultural and sideline food processing investment grew by 14.3%, and food manufacturing investment increased by 10.8% [5]

Economic Growth Overview - China's GDP growth in Q3 2023 was 4.8%, marking the slowest growth rate of the year [1] - Economic growth has shown a quarterly decline: Q1 at 5.4%, Q2 at 5.2%, and Q3 at 4.8% [3] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) decreased by 0.5% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2023, a rare negative growth [3] - Real estate investment saw a significant decline of 13.9%, which was the largest factor dragging down overall investment [3] - Excluding real estate, national project investment maintained a positive growth of 3.0% [6] Sector Performance - Industrial investment grew by 6.4%, with significant increases in the "electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply" sector at 15.3% [6] - Manufacturing investment increased by 4.0%, with consumer goods manufacturing up by 6.3% and equipment manufacturing up by 1.6% [6] - Infrastructure investment grew by 1.1%, with notable increases in water transport (12.8%) and internet services (20.6%) [6] Private Investment Challenges - Private fixed asset investment fell by 3.1%, significantly more than the overall investment decline [7] - Barriers to market entry and high thresholds in project bidding limit private enterprise participation [7] - Financing difficulties persist for private enterprises, with high costs and limited loan availability [7] Regional Investment Disparities - Investment in eastern regions decreased by 4.5%, while central and western regions saw growth of 1.5% each [9] - Northeast regions experienced an 8.4% decline in investment, highlighting significant regional disparities [9] Policy Recommendations - Targeted measures are needed to stimulate private investment, including expanding investment opportunities in new sectors [10] - Clear industry entry standards and specific project lists in emerging fields will be developed to attract private capital [10] - Strengthening the implementation of bidding regulations and enhancing financing support systems are crucial [10] Future Outlook - Investment growth in high-tech manufacturing, green energy, and digital economy sectors is paving the way for high-quality economic development [12] - The implementation of policies aimed at invigorating private investment is expected to lead to healthier and more sustainable economic growth [12]

Core Insights - In the first three quarters, China's fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) decreased by 0.5% year-on-year, primarily impacted by real estate development investment [1] - Excluding real estate development, project investment still grew by 3.0% year-on-year [1] Investment Breakdown - Industrial investment in China increased by 6.4% year-on-year, contributing 2.1 percentage points to overall investment growth [1] - Mining investment grew by 3.7%, accelerating by 0.7 percentage points compared to January-August [1] - Manufacturing investment rose by 4.0%, contributing 1.0 percentage point to total investment growth [1] - Investment in electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply surged by 15.3%, adding 1.1 percentage points to overall investment [1] Infrastructure and Equipment Investment - Infrastructure investment in China increased by 1.1% year-on-year, contributing 0.2 percentage points to total investment growth [1] - Private investment in infrastructure grew by 7.0%, accounting for 20.0% of total infrastructure investment, up by 1.1 percentage points from the previous year [1] - Equipment purchase investment maintained a growth rate of over 10% year-on-year, with a 14.0% increase in the first three quarters, representing 16.6% of total investment, up by 2.2 percentage points from last year [1] High-Tech Service Sector - Investment in China's high-tech service industry grew by 6.1% year-on-year, accounting for 5.3% of total service industry investment, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from the previous year [2] - Information service industry investment surged by 33.1% [2]

Core Insights - The overall fixed asset investment in China for the first three quarters of the year reached 371.535 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year decline of 0.5%, primarily influenced by the real estate sector [1] - Excluding real estate development investment, project investment increased by 3.0% year-on-year [1] Group 1: Industrial Investment - Industrial investment grew by 6.4% year-on-year, contributing 2.1 percentage points to total investment growth [1] - Mining investment increased by 3.7%, while manufacturing investment rose by 4.0%, with consumer goods manufacturing up by 6.3% and equipment manufacturing up by 1.6% [1] - Investment in electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply surged by 15.3%, contributing 1.1 percentage points to total investment growth, with renewable energy investments (solar, wind, nuclear, and hydropower) collectively growing by 13.9% [1] Group 2: Infrastructure Investment - Infrastructure investment saw a year-on-year increase of 1.1%, contributing 0.2 percentage points to total investment growth [1] - Private investment in infrastructure grew by 7.0%, accounting for 20.0% of total infrastructure investment, an increase of 1.1 percentage points from the previous year [1] - Notable growth in private investment was observed in water management (42.4%) and air transport (24.4%) [1] Group 3: Equipment Investment - Equipment purchase investment maintained a growth rate of over 10%, with a year-on-year increase of 14.0%, contributing 2.0 percentage points to total investment growth [2] - This segment accounted for 16.6% of total investment, an increase of 2.2 percentage points compared to the previous year [2] Group 4: High-Tech Service Investment - Investment in high-tech services grew by 6.1% year-on-year, representing 5.3% of total service investment, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from the previous year [3] - Information service investment experienced significant growth of 33.1% [3] Group 5: Agricultural and Related Investment - Investment in the primary industry increased by 4.6% year-on-year, with forestry investment growing by 40.0% and fishery investment by 12.9% [4] - The food processing industry saw a 14.3% increase in investment, while food manufacturing grew by 10.8% [4] - Investment in electricity and heat production and supply rose by 17.9% [4] Future Outlook - The focus will be on implementing new policy financial tools to accelerate project construction and stimulate private investment in new productivity, emerging services, and new infrastructure [4]

Core Insights - In August, China's total electricity consumption reached 10,154 billion kilowatt-hours, marking a 5% year-on-year increase, and setting a historical record for the second consecutive month [1][2] Group 1: Electricity Consumption by Sector - The primary industry saw a significant increase in electricity consumption, with a total of 1,012 billion kilowatt-hours in the first eight months, reflecting a 10.6% year-on-year growth, which is 3.6 percentage points higher than the previous year [1] - The secondary industry continued its recovery, with electricity consumption of 4.34 trillion kilowatt-hours in the first eight months, showing a 3.1% year-on-year increase [1] - The high-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors experienced a 5.3% increase in electricity consumption, outperforming the average growth rate of the manufacturing sector by 2.5 percentage points [1] - The new energy vehicle manufacturing sector maintained rapid growth, with an electricity consumption increase of 23% in the first eight months [1] Group 2: Trends in Specific Industries - The information transmission, software, and IT services sectors saw a 15.8% increase in electricity consumption, driven by the rapid development of mobile internet, big data, and cloud computing [2] - The wholesale and retail sectors experienced an 11.8% increase, with the electric vehicle charging and swapping services growing by 44.1% [2] - Urban and rural residential electricity consumption grew by 6.6% in the first eight months, with a 2.4% year-on-year increase in August [2] Group 3: Economic and Policy Context - The macroeconomic environment is showing signs of recovery, supported by policies aimed at promoting consumption and stabilizing industrial growth, leading to a release of production capacity across various sectors [3] - In August, manufacturing electricity consumption increased by 5.5%, the highest monthly growth rate of the year, with notable recovery in raw material industries such as steel, building materials, non-ferrous metals, and chemicals [3] - High-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors demonstrated strong resilience, with all sub-sectors achieving positive growth, indicating the emergence of new economic growth points [3]

Group 1: Fixed Asset Investment in Jiangsu - Fixed asset investment in Jiangsu province decreased by 7.8% year-on-year from January to August [1] - Infrastructure investment showed growth, increasing by 2.5% year-on-year, contributing 0.4 percentage points to overall investment growth [1] - Large-scale infrastructure projects (over 1 billion) saw a 6.5% increase in investment, driving infrastructure growth by 3.9 percentage points [1] Group 2: Sector Performance - The electricity, heat production, and supply sector grew by 34.2%, while railway transportation and water transportation sectors increased by 17.4% and 19.3%, respectively [1] - The manufacturing sector faced challenges, with investment declining by 4.3% year-on-year, although 14 out of 31 major industries experienced growth [1] - Notable growth in automotive manufacturing (13.5%), textile industry (29.7%), and rubber and plastic products (3.9%) [1] Group 3: Real Estate Market - Real estate development investment in Jiangsu decreased by 18.2% year-on-year from January to August [1] - The sales area of commercial housing also fell by 7.6% year-on-year, with the decline accelerating by 2.4 percentage points compared to the previous month [1] Group 4: Equipment Investment and Consumer Spending - Investment in equipment and tools increased by 4.1% year-on-year, accounting for 19.3% of total investment, up by 0.5 percentage points from the previous month [2] - The retail sales of social consumer goods grew by 4.1% year-on-year, with significant growth in the wholesale and retail sector (33.4%) and information technology services (43.8%) [2] - In August, retail sales of major goods under the "old for new" policy increased by 2.2%, contributing 0.9 percentage points to overall retail growth [2]

Core Insights - The total electricity consumption in China reached 10,226 billion kWh in July, marking a year-on-year growth of 8.6%, and the cumulative electricity consumption for the first seven months increased by 4.5% [1][5] Group 1: Industrial Sector - The transition from old to new energy sources in the industrial sector is accelerating, with high-tech and equipment manufacturing industries showing a higher growth rate in electricity consumption compared to the four major high-energy-consuming industries (chemicals, building materials, steel, and non-ferrous metals) [1][2] - In July, the electricity consumption of the secondary industry was 5,936 billion kWh, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.7%, which is 1.5 percentage points higher than June, indicating a steady improvement in industrial production [1] Group 2: Digital Economy - The electricity consumption of the tertiary industry grew by 7.8% in the first seven months, with the internet and related services sector experiencing a remarkable increase of 28.2% [3] - The rapid development of technologies such as big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence has made the digital economy a key variable driving the surge in electricity demand [3] Group 3: Energy Supply Structure - The energy supply structure is undergoing a transformation, with the average temperature in July reaching a historical high since 1961, leading to an 18.0% year-on-year increase in residential electricity consumption [4] - The country effectively managed a historical peak electricity load of 15.08 million kW without implementing orderly electricity consumption measures, showcasing improved energy security capabilities [4] - The installed capacity of renewable energy sources has surpassed that of thermal power, with non-fossil energy accounting for over 60% of the total installed capacity, indicating a significant acceleration in the green energy transition [4] Group 4: Overall Outlook - The historic milestone of surpassing 10 trillion kWh in monthly electricity consumption not only reflects the ability to respond to extreme weather but also illustrates the ongoing industrial upgrade and green transition [5] - The growth of emerging industries is expected to unleash greater potential for the Chinese economy in the future [5]