Economic Growth and Performance - In 2025, China's GDP grew by 5.0% compared to the previous year, achieving the government's target set at the beginning of the year [1] - The GDP growth rates for each quarter were 5.4%, 5.2%, 4.8%, and 4.5% respectively [1] - The nominal GDP growth in Q4 was 3.8%, showing a slight improvement from the previous quarter [2][3] Price and Inflation Trends - The GDP deflator index in Q4 increased by 0.35 percentage points, indicating a recovery in prices [3] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) for industrial producers decreased by 2.6% year-on-year, but the decline narrowed in the second half of the year [3] - Prices in certain sectors, such as coal mining and new energy equipment, began to rise after a prolonged decline [3] Consumer and Investment Dynamics - In December, retail sales of consumer goods grew by 0.9%, a decrease from the previous month [5] - The total retail sales for 2025 increased by 3.7%, supported by consumption subsidy policies [5] - Fixed asset investment fell by 3.8% for the year, with significant declines in real estate and infrastructure investments [6] Industrial Production and Export Performance - Industrial production value increased by 5.2% year-on-year in December, with an annual growth rate of 5.9% [6][7] - High-tech industries and exports were key drivers of industrial production, with high-tech manufacturing value added growing by 9.4% [7] - The export delivery value of industrial enterprises reached 15.8 trillion yuan, a 2.2% increase from the previous year [7] Policy Measures and Future Outlook - The Central Economic Work Conference emphasized expanding domestic demand as a priority, with measures to boost consumption and stabilize investment [8] - Policies are being implemented to support consumption and investment, including a significant bond issuance for consumption subsidies [8] - Analysts expect that the economic structure will gradually shift towards domestic demand, with potential improvements in service sector contributions [9]

Economic Overview - The GDP growth for Q4 2025 was 4.5%, matching market expectations, but down from 4.8% in the previous quarter[1] - December's retail sales growth was 0.9%, below the expected 1.5% and down from 1.3% in November[1] - Fixed asset investment showed a cumulative year-on-year decline of 3.8%, worse than the expected -2.4% and previous -2.6%[1] Consumption Trends - Retail sales below the limit weakened, with a decline of 0.5 percentage points to 3.1%[2] - Service retail sales improved, with a cumulative year-on-year increase of 0.1 percentage points to 5.5%[2] - The decline in retail sales was primarily driven by essential goods consumption, which had been front-loaded earlier in the year[2] Investment Insights - Fixed asset investment fell by 1.2 percentage points to -13.2% year-on-year in December[3] - Manufacturing and service sector investments continued to decline, while infrastructure investment showed signs of improvement due to a decrease in special refinancing debt issuance[3] - Real estate investment dropped significantly, with a year-on-year decline of 17.2%[3] Production Dynamics - Industrial value-added growth rose to 5.2% in December, up 0.4 percentage points from the previous month[3] - New energy sectors like pharmaceuticals and specialized equipment saw significant production increases, while traditional sectors like automotive production faced declines[3] Summary of Economic Changes - The economic structure is increasingly differentiated, with traditional indicators showing weakness while positive changes are emerging in service consumption and investment recovery[3] - The shift in consumption policies from goods to services is reflected in the contrasting performance of retail sales metrics[3]

Industrial Production - In December 2025, the industrial added value above designated size increased by 5.2% year-on-year, slightly up from 4.8% in November[1] - The annual growth rate for industrial added value was 5.9%, indicating resilience in industrial production[1] - High-tech manufacturing saw a significant increase of 11.0% year-on-year in December, with a cumulative growth of 9.4% for the year, outperforming overall industrial growth by 3.5 percentage points[1] Fixed Asset Investment - Total fixed asset investment for 2025 decreased by 3.8% year-on-year, widening from a decline of 2.6% in the previous month[1] - Infrastructure investment (excluding utilities) fell by 2.2% year-on-year, marking a shift from previous positive growth to negative[1] - Real estate development investment plummeted by 17.2% year-on-year, with new housing sales area down by 8.7% and sales revenue down by 12.6%[1] Consumer Spending - Retail sales in December grew by only 0.9% year-on-year, the lowest growth rate since 2023, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month[1] - The total retail sales for the year surpassed 50 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 3.7%[5] - Service consumption showed relative strength, while goods consumption remained weak, particularly in durable goods like home appliances, which saw a decline of approximately 18%[5]

Overview - The core viewpoint of the article is that China's economy in 2025 is characterized by a deepening supply-demand imbalance, with strong supply and weak demand, as well as a resilient external demand compared to internal demand. The GDP is projected to exceed 140 trillion yuan, with nominal growth of 4% and real growth of 5% [1][4]. Economic Structure - The economic operation in 2025 shows three main features: a deepening supply-demand imbalance, stronger external demand than internal demand, and initial success in price governance. The industrial added value increased by 5.9%, which is higher than GDP, investment, and consumption growth rates [4][5]. - The contribution rates to GDP growth from final consumption expenditure, capital formation, and net exports are 52%, 15.3%, and 32.7%, respectively [1]. Consumption - The total retail sales of consumer goods grew by 3.7% in 2025, with a "front high and back low" rhythm. The growth rates for goods and catering were 3.8% and 3.2%, respectively, indicating stronger performance in goods [12][15]. - In December, the retail sales growth rate dropped to 0.9%, reflecting a further weakening of growth momentum. Durable goods consumption faced significant pressure, with home appliances down by 14.3% [15][18]. Fixed Asset Investment - Fixed asset investment decreased by 3.8% in 2025, primarily due to declines in infrastructure (-1.5%) and real estate investment (-17.2%). Private investment continued to shrink for the third consecutive year, with a significant drop of 6.4% [18][20]. - Real estate sales showed a smaller decline compared to investment, with sales area and amount down by 8.7% and 12.6%, respectively, indicating a slight recovery in sales [20][21]. Foreign Trade - In 2025, exports maintained resilience with a cumulative growth of 5.5%, while imports showed no growth. Exports to the US fell by 19.9%, while exports to non-US regions grew by 9.9%, becoming the main support for overall export growth [29][30]. - In December, exports increased by 6.6%, driven by strong performance in automobiles and integrated circuits, which grew by 71.7% and 47.7%, respectively [29][30]. Supply Side - Industrial production growth accelerated in 2025, with the industrial added value increasing by 5.9%. The contribution rate of industry to economic growth reached 35%, up by 1.8% from 2024 [31][35]. - In December, industrial production showed a year-on-year growth of 5.2%, with a notable increase in high-tech industries [31][35]. Inflation - Inflation showed moderate recovery in 2025, with the CPI remaining flat year-on-year and core CPI rising to 1.2%. The PPI contracted by 2.6%, influenced by supply-demand balance and rising international metal prices [36][37]. - In December, CPI rose by 0.8%, marking the fourth consecutive month of increase, while PPI contracted by 1.9% [36][37]. Outlook - Looking ahead to 2026, it is expected to be a pivotal year for the "14th Five-Year Plan," with a GDP growth target of around 5%. Industrial production is anticipated to grow steadily, supported by resilient external demand and a recovery in consumption [40].

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Economic Growth - China's Q4 2025 real GDP growth slowed to 4.5%, in line with market expectations, down 0.3 percentage points year-on-year[2] - Nominal GDP growth slightly increased by 0.1 percentage points to 3.8% in Q4, after two consecutive quarters of decline[2] - Quarterly economic growth rose by 0.1 percentage points to 1.2%, slightly better than the market expectation of 1.1%[2] Domestic Demand and Consumption - December retail sales growth continued to decline for seven consecutive months, dropping from 1.3% in November to 0.9% in December, below the market expectation of 1.0%[3] - Fixed asset investment cumulative year-on-year growth fell by 1.2 percentage points to -3.8% in December, worse than the market expectation of -3.1%[4] - Cumulative per capita disposable income growth for urban residents decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 4.3%, a smaller decline than the real economic growth rate[2] Industrial Production and Exports - Industrial production value year-on-year growth rebounded by 0.4 percentage points to 5.2% in December, exceeding market expectations of 5.0%[5] - December export growth increased from 5.9% in November to 6.6%, significantly surpassing the market expectation of 3.1%[7] - Net exports contributed 1.4% to economic growth in Q4, up from 1.2% in Q3, while investment and consumption contributions declined[2] Employment and Inflation - The unemployment rate remained stable at 5.1% in December, better than the market expectation of 5.2%[5] - December CPI inflation rose by 0.1 percentage points to 0.8%, driven mainly by increases in food and gold prices[6] Policy Outlook - The focus of policy may need to continue on improving domestic demand, with expectations for additional stimulus measures post the National People's Congress[6] - The central bank is unlikely to implement rate cuts or reserve requirement ratio reductions before the Spring Festival, with such actions potentially delayed until after the National People's Congress[8]

Economic Growth Overview - In 2025, China's GDP reached 14,018.79 billion yuan, growing by 5.0% year-on-year[5] - Quarterly GDP growth rates were 5.4% in Q1, 5.2% in Q2, 4.8% in Q3, and 4.5% in Q4, with Q4 showing a 1.2% quarter-on-quarter increase[5] Industrial Performance - Industrial capacity utilization has been improving since Q2 2025, particularly in coal mining, electrical machinery, and automotive sectors[3] - December 2025 industrial production growth accelerated to 5.2% year-on-year, up from 4.8% in November[5] Investment and Consumption Trends - Investment and consumption growth slowed in December 2025, with investment showing a decline of -10.6% year-on-year[5] - However, high-frequency data indicates early signs of stabilization in investment, supported by new policy financial tools and increased special bond issuance[5] Export and Government Consumption - Exports are expected to be a key support for economic growth in Q1 2026, with net exports showing improvement[5] - Government consumption is also anticipated to play a significant role in boosting the economy, with recent policy measures aimed at promoting consumption[5] Real Estate Sector - Real estate investment saw a further decline to -17.2% year-on-year in December 2025, reflecting high base effects from the previous year[8] - Despite the current downturn, a gradual recovery in real estate investment is expected as the high base effect diminishes[8] Risks and Future Outlook - Potential risks include policy measures falling short of expectations and unexpected changes in domestic economic conditions[8] - The first quarter of 2026 is anticipated to show a recovery in infrastructure investment, supported by a higher proportion of special bonds directed towards infrastructure projects[7]

Core Viewpoints - The three major changes are the improvement in service consumption, the easing of the "crowding-out effect" from debt reduction, and the recovery of new economic vitality [1][3][94]. GDP Analysis - The GDP for Q4 2025 recorded a year-on-year growth of 4.5%, matching market expectations, despite a high base effect [1][4][96]. - The actual GDP growth on a seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter basis increased to 1.2%, up from 1.1% in Q3 [1][94]. - The secondary industry value-added growth rate fell significantly, reflecting weakened fixed investment and declining commodity consumption [1][4][94]. Consumption Insights - Retail sales in December showed a year-on-year decline of 0.4 percentage points to 0.9%, primarily due to a drop in retail sales of goods below a certain threshold [2][6][13]. - Service retail sales improved, with a cumulative year-on-year increase of 0.1 percentage points to 5.5%, indicating a recovery in non-food service consumption [2][14][94]. Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment in December fell by 1.2 percentage points to -13.2% year-on-year, with manufacturing and real estate investments also declining [6][19][95]. - The easing of the special refinancing bond issuance ratio has led to a positive improvement in infrastructure investment [19][95]. - The decline in investment is largely attributed to corporate debt repayment policies, which, while negatively impacting current investment, may benefit future cash flow [3][19][95]. Production Developments - Industrial value-added growth in December rose by 0.4 percentage points to 5.2%, with significant recovery in sectors with high "new momentum" such as pharmaceuticals and specialized equipment [2][37][52]. - Traditional sectors like automotive production showed a decline, reflecting the impact of intensified anti-involution policies [37][94]. Summary of Economic Structure Changes - The economic structure is increasingly differentiated during the policy transition, with traditional indicators showing weakness not necessarily indicating a lack of positive changes [3][46][94]. - The shift in consumption policies from goods to services has resulted in a decline in commodity consumption indicators, while service consumption indicators have shown significant growth [3][46][94].

Economic Overview - The GDP growth for 2025 is projected at 4.5%, while the nominal GDP is expected to rise by 5.0%[1] - The actual GDP is forecasted to decline, contrasting with the nominal GDP increase, indicating a potential economic slowdown[4] Consumption Trends - Consumer spending recovery is slowing, with a growth rate of only 0.7% in December 2025, primarily due to weak goods consumption[3] - Service consumption continues to improve, showing a growth of 1.3% in December 2025[14] Manufacturing Sector - Manufacturing investment is experiencing a marginal decline, with a decrease of 10.55% year-on-year in December 2025[27] - High-tech industries are still driving production growth, with a notable increase of 28.4% in December 2025[27] Infrastructure Investment - Infrastructure investment is on a downward trend, with a decline of 2.2% year-on-year in December 2025, indicating ongoing challenges in this sector[30] Real Estate Market - Real estate investment continues to weaken, with a significant drop of 35.8% in December 2025 compared to the previous year[3] - Residential sales prices are also declining, with a decrease of 1.7% in December 2025[3] Employment Situation - Employment remains stable, with an unemployment rate of 5.2% in December 2025, but further support is needed to maintain this stability[3]