中新网9月15日电 国新办15日就2025年8月份国民经济运行情况举行新闻发布会。会上，国家统计局新 闻发言人、总经济师、国民经济综合统计司司长付凌晖表示，8月份，国民经济运行总体平稳，高质量 发展扎实推进。 三是外贸外储增加。在世界经济增长乏力、国际贸易不确定因素较多的背景下，我国货物贸易韧性持续 彰显。8月份货物进出口总额同比增长3.5%，出口和进口均连续三个月实现双增长。机电产品出口增长 较快，1-8月份我国机电产品出口额同比增长9.2%。8月末我国外汇储备余额比上月增加299亿美元，总 体呈现稳中有升态势。 四是运行总体稳定。从指标变化看，前8个月主要生产需求指标保持平稳增长，1-8月份，规模以上工业 增加值、服务业生产指数、社会消费品零售总额、货物进出口增速与1-7月份基本相当，经济增 长"稳"没有改变。从就业看，8月份全国城镇调查失业率为5.3%，虽受毕业季因素影响，比上个月略有 上升，但与上年同期持平，其中30-59岁就业主体人群调查失业率与上月和上年同期都是持平，就 业"稳"也没有改变。从价格看，8月份居民消费价格同比下降0.4%，主要受食品价格下拉影响，扣除食 品和能源后的核心CPI同比上涨 ...

Economic Overview - In August, the industrial added value of large-scale enterprises increased by 5.2% year-on-year, with a month-on-month growth of 0.37% [1][3] - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 39,668 billion yuan in August, growing by 3.4% year-on-year [1][5] - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) amounted to 326,111 billion yuan from January to August, with a year-on-year increase of 0.5% [1][7] - The real estate development investment from January to August was 60,309 billion yuan, showing a decline of 12.9% [1][7] Industrial Production - The manufacturing sector saw a year-on-year growth of 5.7%, while the equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing sectors grew by 8.1% and 9.3% respectively [3] - The production index for the service industry increased by 5.6% in August, with significant growth in information transmission, software, and financial services [4] Consumer Market - The online retail sales reached 99,828 billion yuan from January to August, with a year-on-year growth of 9.6% [5] - The retail sales of essential and upgraded consumer goods showed positive growth, with furniture and home appliances retail sales increasing by 18.6% and 14.3% respectively [5] Investment Trends - Manufacturing investment grew by 5.1%, while real estate investment saw a decline of 12.9% [7] - Infrastructure investment increased by 2.0%, indicating a focus on enhancing public facilities [7] Trade Performance - The total import and export value in August was 38,744 billion yuan, with exports growing by 4.8% [8] - Private enterprises accounted for 57.1% of total imports and exports, reflecting their increasing role in the economy [8] Employment and Prices - The urban unemployment rate was stable at 5.3% in August, with a slight seasonal increase [9] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.4% year-on-year, while the core CPI rose by 0.9% [10]

Economic Overview - The national economy is operating smoothly with a solid push towards high-quality development, supported by proactive macro policies and the construction of a unified national market [2][5] - In August, the industrial added value for large-scale enterprises grew by 5.2% year-on-year, with manufacturing sector growth at 5.7%, indicating a favorable development trend [2][4] Consumption and Investment - Social retail sales increased by 3.4% year-on-year in August, with significant growth in the retail of products related to trade-in programs [3] - Fixed asset investment rose by 0.5% from January to August, with manufacturing investment growing by 5.1%, providing strong support for the upgrade and development of the manufacturing sector [3] Foreign Trade and Reserves - In August, the total import and export value increased by 3.5% year-on-year, with both exports and imports achieving growth for three consecutive months [3][4] - By the end of August, foreign exchange reserves increased by $29.9 billion, reflecting a stable upward trend [3] Employment and Prices - The urban unemployment rate in August was 5.3%, slightly up from the previous month but consistent with the same period last year, indicating stable employment conditions [4] - Consumer prices fell by 0.4% year-on-year in August, primarily due to a decline in food prices, while core CPI rose by 0.9%, marking an expansion in the inflation rate for four consecutive months [4] Industry Transformation and Innovation - The rise of artificial intelligence and accelerated digitalization are driving rapid growth in related industries, with significant increases in the manufacturing of smart vehicle equipment (17.7%), electronic components (13.1%), and integrated circuits (23.5%) [5] - The high-tech manufacturing sector saw an increase of 9.3% in added value, outpacing overall industrial growth, while modern service industries also performed well, with information technology services growing by 12.1% [5] - The production of new energy vehicles and lithium-ion batteries for vehicles surged by 22.7% and 44.2%, respectively, indicating a robust green transition [5]

Economic Overview - In August, under the strong leadership of the Central Committee, the national economy maintained overall stability with a steady development trend, supported by macro policy adjustments and the promotion of a unified national market [1][9]. Industrial Production - In August, the industrial added value of large-scale enterprises increased by 5.2% year-on-year and 0.37% month-on-month. The mining industry grew by 5.1%, manufacturing by 5.7%, and electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply by 2.4% [2][18]. - The equipment manufacturing industry saw an 8.1% increase, while high-tech manufacturing grew by 9.3%, outperforming the overall industrial growth by 2.9 and 4.1 percentage points respectively [2][18]. - From January to August, the industrial added value increased by 6.2% year-on-year [2][18]. Service Sector - The service production index rose by 5.6% year-on-year in August, with significant growth in information transmission, software, and IT services (12.1%), finance (9.2%), and leasing and business services (7.4%) [3][18]. - For the first eight months, the service production index increased by 5.9% year-on-year [3][18]. Retail Sales - In August, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 39,668 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.4% [4][18]. - Online retail sales amounted to 99,828 billion yuan, growing by 9.6% year-on-year, with physical goods online retail sales at 80,964 billion yuan, a 6.4% increase [4][18]. Fixed Asset Investment - From January to August, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) totaled 326,111 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.5% [5][18]. - Manufacturing investment grew by 5.1%, while real estate development investment fell by 12.9% [5][18]. Trade and Exports - In August, the total value of goods imports and exports reached 38,744 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.5%, with exports at 23,035 billion yuan (up 4.8%) and imports at 15,709 billion yuan (up 1.7%) [6][18]. - From January to August, the total value of goods imports and exports was 295,696 billion yuan, also a 3.5% increase year-on-year [6][18]. Employment - The urban surveyed unemployment rate in August was 5.3%, a slight increase of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [7][18]. - The average working hours for employed persons were 48.5 hours per week [7][18]. Price Trends - In August, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.4% year-on-year, with food prices down by 2.5% [8][18]. - The Producer Price Index (PPI) for industrial producers fell by 2.9% year-on-year, with the decline narrowing by 0.7 percentage points from the previous month [8][18].

Economic Overview - In August, the national economy maintained overall stability and progressed steadily, with a focus on implementing the decisions of the central government and enhancing macro policy adjustments [30][38] - The industrial added value above designated size increased by 5.2% year-on-year in August, with a month-on-month increase of 0.37% [31][38] - From January to August, the industrial added value grew by 6.2% year-on-year [31][38] Industrial Performance - The mining industry saw a year-on-year increase of 5.1%, while the manufacturing sector grew by 5.7%, and the electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply industry increased by 2.4% in August [31][38] - High-tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing industries performed well, with growth rates of 9.3% and 8.1% respectively, surpassing the overall industrial growth [31][38] Product Output - Among 623 industrial products, 319 saw year-on-year output growth in August, including steel (12.3 million tons, +9.7%), ethylene (314,000 tons, +10.4%), and automobiles (2.752 million units, +10.5%) [7][31] - New energy vehicles experienced significant growth, with production increasing by 22.7% [31][38] Service Sector Growth - The service sector production index rose by 5.6% year-on-year in August, with notable growth in information transmission, software, and financial services [32][38] - The business activity index for the service sector was at 50.5, indicating expansion [32][38] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) reached 326.111 billion yuan from January to August, with a year-on-year increase of 0.5% [34][38] - Manufacturing investment grew by 5.1%, while real estate development investment declined by 12.9% [34][38] Trade Performance - In August, the total value of goods imports and exports was 38,744 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.5%, with exports growing by 4.8% [35][38] - From January to August, the total value of goods imports and exports reached 295,696 billion yuan, with exports increasing by 6.9% [35][38] Employment and Price Trends - The urban survey unemployment rate was 5.3% in August, showing a slight increase from the previous month [36][38] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.4% year-on-year in August, while the industrial producer prices fell by 2.9% [37][38]

Group 1 - The median salary for employees in the Sichuan-Chongqing region for 2024 is 61,954 yuan, showing an upward trend compared to the previous year [1] - The median salary rankings by industry show that the top three are finance (133,467 yuan), information transmission, software and IT services (97,816 yuan), and electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply (97,622 yuan) [1] - The median salary rankings by occupation indicate that the top five are financial service personnel (123,660 yuan), information transmission, software and IT service personnel (98,000 yuan), enterprise unit leaders (94,420 yuan), electricity, gas, and water supply service personnel (90,071 yuan), and scientific research personnel (90,000 yuan) [1] Group 2 - The median per capita labor cost for enterprises in the Sichuan-Chongqing region for 2024 is 79,900 yuan [2]

Group 1 - As of July 31, 2025, there are 5,427 listed companies in the domestic stock market, with 2,285 on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, 2,873 on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and 269 on the Beijing Stock Exchange [1] - Among the listed companies, 5,188 are A-share only, 8 are B-share only, and 231 have multiple share types such as A+B or A+H [1] - State-owned companies account for 27% of the total, while non-state-owned companies make up 73% [1] Group 2 - The manufacturing sector, information transmission, software, and IT services, along with wholesale and retail, are the top three industries by the number of listed companies, with manufacturing representing 68% of the total and 54% of the market capitalization [1] - The top three regions for the number of listed companies are Jiangsu (708), Zhejiang (603), and Beijing (476) [1] - By province, Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu have 883, 725, and 708 listed companies respectively, accounting for 43% of all listed companies [1] Group 3 - As of July, the total market capitalization of listed companies in the domestic market is close to 95 trillion, marking the highest point in nearly three years [1] - There are 137 companies with a market capitalization exceeding 100 billion, 1,571 companies between 100 and 1,000 billion, and 3,461 companies between 20 and 100 billion [1] - Since the beginning of the year, the number of companies with a market capitalization below 20 billion has decreased by 355, with a net decrease of 30 in July [1] Group 4 - In July, there were 8 new IPOs in the domestic market, raising a total of 24.164 billion [1] - A total of 10 companies were delisted, with 9 of them from the main board [1] - Since the beginning of the year, 10 A+H companies have been added, and over 60 domestic companies have listed overseas [2] - As of July, there are 1,825 Chinese concept companies listed in major overseas markets [2]

Core Insights - The National Electric Power Consumption Index (CNECI) for July 2025 indicates a significant increase in electricity consumption across various sectors, with an overall index of 139.9, reflecting a 39.9% growth compared to the 2020 baseline [1] Group 1: Overall Electricity Consumption - The national electricity consumption index for all industries reached 139.9, representing a 39.9% increase from the 2020 baseline, with an average annual growth rate of 6.9% and a year-on-year growth of 6.5%, which is 1.9 percentage points higher than the previous month [1] Group 2: Sector-Specific Electricity Consumption - The agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector's electricity consumption index was 188.8, showing an 88.8% increase from the 2020 baseline, with an average annual growth of 13.6% and a year-on-year growth of 20.2% [2] - The manufacturing sector's electricity consumption index was 134.4, indicating a 34.4% increase from the 2020 baseline, with an average annual growth of 6.1% and a year-on-year growth of 3.1%, which is 1.0 percentage points higher than the previous month [2] - The service sector's electricity consumption index was 166.1, reflecting a 66.1% increase from the 2020 baseline, with an average annual growth of 10.7% and a year-on-year growth of 10.7%, which is 1.7 percentage points higher than the previous month [2] Group 3: High-Energy and High-Tech Industries - The four major high-energy-consuming industries had an electricity consumption index of 124.6, representing a 24.6% increase from the 2020 baseline, with an average annual growth of 4.5% and a year-on-year growth of 0.5%, which is 1.2 percentage points higher than the previous month [2] - The high-tech and equipment manufacturing sector's electricity consumption index was 154.5, showing a 54.5% increase from the 2020 baseline, with an average annual growth of 9.1% and a year-on-year growth of 7.3%, which is 1.4 percentage points higher than the previous month [2] - The information transmission, software, and IT services sector's electricity consumption index was 173.9, indicating a 73.9% increase from the 2020 baseline, with an average annual growth of 11.7% and a year-on-year growth of 18.9% [3] Group 4: Emerging Sectors - The charging and swapping service sector's electricity consumption index was 1039.1, reflecting a remarkable 939.1% increase from the 2020 baseline, with an average annual growth of 59.7% and a year-on-year growth of 43.6%, driven by the rapid development of electric vehicles [3]

Economic Performance Overview - In July, the industrial added value above designated size increased by 5.7% year-on-year, indicating stable growth in production supply [1][2] - The total retail sales of consumer goods rose by 3.7% year-on-year, reflecting a steady increase in consumption [1][2] - The total import and export of goods grew by 6.7% year-on-year, showing resilience in foreign trade [1][2] Development of New Growth Drivers - High-tech manufacturing saw a significant increase, with added value rising by 9.3% year-on-year, outpacing overall industrial growth [3] - The modern service industry also experienced rapid growth, with information transmission and software services increasing by 11.9% [3] - The integrated circuit manufacturing sector grew by 26.9% year-on-year, and the production of new energy vehicles increased by 17.1% [3] Consumer Market Dynamics - The combined retail of goods and services is estimated to have grown by around 5% year-on-year from January to July, indicating a stable upward trend in consumption [4] - The "old for new" consumption policy has positively impacted sales, with significant year-on-year growth in categories such as home appliances (28.7%) and furniture (20.6%) [4] - Service retail related to cultural and recreational activities has also seen robust growth, driven by increased travel and leisure spending [4] Economic Stability and Future Outlook - Despite fluctuations in some economic indicators, the overall growth rate of key indicators remains stable, with employment and prices steady [7] - The macroeconomic policies implemented have effectively supported production demand and economic stability [7] - The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for China's economic growth by 0.8 percentage points, reflecting increased confidence in China's economic development [8]

Economic Overview - In July, under the strong leadership of the Central Committee, the national economy maintained a steady growth trend, with production and demand continuing to rise, and overall employment and prices remaining stable [1][9] Industrial Production - In July, the industrial added value above designated size increased by 5.7% year-on-year and 0.38% month-on-month. The mining industry grew by 5.0%, manufacturing by 6.2%, and electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply by 3.3% [2] - The equipment manufacturing industry saw an 8.4% increase, while high-tech manufacturing grew by 9.3%, outperforming the overall industrial growth by 2.7 and 3.6 percentage points respectively [2] - The manufacturing purchasing managers' index was at 49.3, indicating a slight contraction in manufacturing activity [2] Service Sector - The service production index rose by 5.8% year-on-year in July, with significant growth in information transmission, software, and IT services (11.9%), finance (8.7%), and leasing and business services (8.0%) [3] - The business activity index for services was at 50.0, indicating stable activity levels [3] Retail Sales - In July, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 38,780 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.7% [4] - Online retail sales amounted to 86,835 billion yuan, growing by 9.2% year-on-year, with physical goods accounting for 70,790 billion yuan, a 6.3% increase [4] Fixed Asset Investment - From January to July, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) totaled 288,229 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.6% [5] - Manufacturing investment grew by 6.2%, while real estate development investment declined by 12.0% [5] Trade and Exports - In July, the total value of goods imports and exports reached 39,102 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.7% [6] - Exports amounted to 23,077 billion yuan, growing by 8.0%, while imports were 16,026 billion yuan, increasing by 4.8% [6] Employment - The urban survey unemployment rate averaged 5.2% from January to July, with July's rate at 5.2%, a 0.2 percentage point increase from the previous month [7] Consumer Prices - In July, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained flat year-on-year, with a month-on-month increase of 0.4% [8] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.8%, indicating a slight increase in underlying inflation pressures [8]