Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing PMI for June 2025 is 49.7%, up from 49.5% in May, aligning with market expectations[2] - The production index increased by 0.3 percentage points to 51.0%, while the new orders index rose by 0.4 percentage points to 50.2%[5] - Large and medium enterprises showed improved sentiment, with large enterprises' PMI rising to 51.2% and medium enterprises' PMI to 48.6%, while small enterprises' PMI fell to 47.3%[5] Economic Recovery Indicators - External disturbances have weakened, leading to a recovery in new export orders, which continue to rise[3] - High-energy-consuming industries are stabilizing, with their PMI increasing by 0.8 percentage points to 47.8%[15] - The service sector's business activity index slightly decreased to 50.1%, primarily due to the end of holiday effects, but remains in the expansion zone[27] Price and Inventory Trends - The raw material purchase price index rose to 48.4%, and the factory price index increased to 46.2%, both recovering from previous declines[23] - The raw material inventory index increased by 0.6 percentage points to 48.0%, indicating improved production activity[23] Construction Sector - The construction sector's business activity index rose significantly to 52.8%, reflecting a positive trend in housing construction activities[32] - The government is implementing policies to stabilize the real estate market, which is expected to further improve supply-demand dynamics[33]

Group 1: Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) Recovery - In June, the manufacturing PMI rose to 49.7%, with 11 out of 21 surveyed industries in the expansion zone, an increase of 4 industries from the previous month, indicating an overall expansion in manufacturing sentiment [2] - The production index and new orders index were at 51.0% and 50.2%, respectively, both showing improvements of 0.3 and 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, suggesting accelerated production activities and improved market demand [2] - The purchasing volume index increased to 50.2%, up by 2.6 percentage points, reflecting enhanced procurement willingness among enterprises due to the recovery in production and demand [2] Group 2: Price Index Recovery - The main raw material purchase price index and factory price index were at 48.4% and 46.2%, respectively, both rising by 1.5 percentage points, indicating an overall improvement in manufacturing market prices [3] - The increase in prices was influenced by rising international crude oil prices, particularly affecting the petroleum, coal, and other fuel processing industries, while the black metal smelting and rolling processing industries saw a decline in price indices due to falling iron ore prices and insufficient terminal demand [3] Group 3: Business Activity Index in Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing business activity index was at 50.5%, up by 0.2 percentage points, indicating continued expansion in the non-manufacturing sector [5] - The service industry business activity index was at 50.1%, slightly down by 0.1 percentage points, with certain sectors like telecommunications and financial services showing strong growth, while consumer-related sectors experienced a decline [5] - The construction industry business activity index rose to 52.8%, an increase of 1.8 percentage points, indicating a recovery in construction activities, particularly in civil engineering [5] Group 4: Comprehensive PMI Output Index - The comprehensive PMI output index was at 50.7%, up by 0.3 percentage points, indicating an overall acceleration in production and business activities across enterprises [6] - The manufacturing production index and non-manufacturing business activity index were at 51.0% and 50.5%, respectively, contributing to the overall expansion reflected in the comprehensive PMI output index [6]

Group 1 - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in China rose for two consecutive months, indicating a continuous improvement in manufacturing sentiment [2][4] - In June, the manufacturing PMI reached 49.7%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, signaling a stable expansion in production activities [2][4] - The new orders index returned to the expansion zone at 50.2%, reflecting a stable expansion in both supply and demand within the manufacturing sector [4][6] Group 2 - The non-manufacturing sector continued to expand, with the business activity index showing a slight increase while remaining in the expansion zone [8] - Key industries such as telecommunications, financial services, and insurance reported business activity indices above 60%, indicating robust growth in these sectors [8] - The construction industry, particularly civil engineering, maintained a high business activity index above 55% for three consecutive months, driven by increased investment activities [10] Group 3 - The resilience of the Chinese economy is highlighted by the strong internal momentum and stable production operations, with the PMI serving as a crucial leading indicator [12][14] - Despite short-term fluctuations due to external factors, the overall economic growth remains stable, supported by ongoing policies aimed at boosting investment and consumption [14]

Core Viewpoint - The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for China's manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors shows signs of recovery and expansion, indicating improved economic resilience in June 2023 [1][10]. Manufacturing Sector - In June, China's manufacturing PMI reached 49.7%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, marking two consecutive months of growth [3]. - The new orders index rose to 50.2%, returning to the expansion zone after being below 50% for two months, reflecting improved supply and demand conditions in the manufacturing sector [3]. - The Vice President of the China Logistics and Purchasing Federation noted that the implementation of various policies has contributed to the gradual improvement in both supply and demand in manufacturing [3]. Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing business activity index for June was 50.5%, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, indicating continued expansion and a faster pace of growth [6]. - Key industries such as telecommunications, financial services, capital market services, and insurance reported business activity indices above 60%, suggesting robust growth in these sectors [6]. Overall Economic Performance - The overall economic performance in the first half of 2023 shows a trend of stability and improvement, with the PMI indicating strong resilience despite fluctuations [10]. - The non-manufacturing business activity index has consistently remained above 50% throughout the year, indicating stable expansion in non-manufacturing activities [10].

Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Overview - In June, the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 49.7%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, indicating continued improvement in manufacturing sentiment [1][18] - The production index was 51.0%, up 0.3 percentage points, suggesting accelerated production activities in manufacturing [2][19] - The new orders index rose to 50.2%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points, indicating improved market demand [3][19] Group 2: Manufacturing Sub-indices - The raw materials inventory index was 48.0%, up 0.6 percentage points, indicating a continued narrowing of the decline in raw material inventory levels [3][19] - The employment index decreased to 47.9%, down 0.2 percentage points, reflecting a slight decline in employment sentiment within manufacturing [3][19] - The supplier delivery time index was 50.2%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points, indicating faster delivery times from suppliers [3][19] Group 3: Non-Manufacturing PMI Overview - The non-manufacturing business activity index was 50.5%, up 0.2 percentage points, indicating continued expansion in the non-manufacturing sector [6][22] - The construction industry business activity index rose to 52.8%, an increase of 1.8 percentage points, indicating accelerated expansion in construction activities [7][23] - The service industry business activity index was 50.1%, a slight decrease of 0.1 percentage points, indicating stability in the service sector [7][23] Group 4: Non-Manufacturing Sub-indices - The new orders index for non-manufacturing was 46.6%, up 0.5 percentage points, indicating a slight recovery in market demand [10][22] - The input prices index was 49.9%, up 1.7 percentage points, indicating stable input prices for non-manufacturing activities [10][22] - The business activity expectation index was 55.6%, down 0.3 percentage points, indicating continued optimism among non-manufacturing enterprises [11][22] Group 5: Comprehensive PMI Overview - The comprehensive PMI output index was 50.7%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points, indicating an overall acceleration in production and business activities [16][24] - The manufacturing production index and non-manufacturing business activity index were 51.0% and 50.5%, respectively, contributing to the overall expansion [24][18]

Core Viewpoint - In May, China's economy demonstrated resilience and stability, with positive growth in industrial production, service sectors, and fixed asset investments, supported by proactive macro policies [1][6]. Industrial Production - In May, the industrial added value for large-scale enterprises increased by 5.8% year-on-year and 0.61% month-on-month [2]. - From January to May, the industrial added value grew by 6.3% year-on-year [2]. - The manufacturing purchasing managers' index was at 49.5, up by 0.5 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a slight improvement in manufacturing activity [2]. Service Sector - The service production index rose by 6.2% year-on-year in May, accelerating by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month [3]. - From January to May, the service production index increased by 5.9% year-on-year [3]. - The business activity index for the service sector was at 50.2, indicating stable growth, while the business activity expectation index was at 56.5, suggesting positive future expectations [3]. Consumer Market - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 41,326 billion yuan in May, growing by 6.4% year-on-year, with a month-on-month increase of 0.93% [4]. - The "old-for-new" consumption policy significantly boosted sales in various categories, with home appliances and communication equipment seeing growth rates of 53.0% and 33.0%, respectively [4]. - Online retail sales amounted to 60,402 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 8.5%, accounting for 24.5% of total retail sales [4]. Fixed Asset Investment - From January to May, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) totaled 191,947 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 3.7% [5]. - Infrastructure investment grew by 5.6%, while manufacturing investment saw a robust increase of 8.5% [5]. - High-tech industries, such as information services and aerospace manufacturing, experienced significant investment growth rates of 41.4% and 24.2%, respectively [5]. Overall Economic Outlook - The combination of policy effects has led to a stable economic environment, showcasing China's economic resilience and vitality [6]. - However, challenges remain, including external uncertainties and the need to strengthen domestic demand [6].

Core Viewpoint - The service industry in China is experiencing accelerated growth, with a notable increase in the modern service sector, as indicated by the production index and various sub-sector performances [1] Industry Performance - In May, the national service production index grew by 6.2% year-on-year, an acceleration of 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month [1] - The information transmission, software, and IT services sector saw a production index increase of 11.2%, while leasing and business services, and wholesale and retail sectors grew by 8.9% and 8.4% respectively, outperforming the overall service production index by 5.0, 2.7, and 2.2 percentage points [1] - From January to May, the national service production index recorded a year-on-year growth of 5.9% [1] Revenue and Business Activity - For the first four months, revenue from large-scale service enterprises increased by 7.2% year-on-year [1] - The service business activity index for May was at 50.2%, rising by 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, while the business activity expectation index stood at 56.5%, also up by 0.1 percentage points [1] - Specific sectors such as railway transport, air transport, postal services, telecommunications, and internet software and IT services reported business activity indices above 55.0%, indicating a high level of economic activity [1]

Group 1: Economic Recovery and Growth - The implementation of proactive macro policies has led to continuous improvement in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors, with enterprises maintaining stable confidence in market development [1][2] - From January to April, profits of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 1.4% year-on-year, indicating a recovery trend [1] - In May, the manufacturing production index rose by 0.9 percentage points, returning to the expansion zone, with a business activity expectation index of 52.5% [1] Group 2: Investment and New Growth Drivers - New momentum in production activities is growing rapidly, with significant increases in high-tech industry investments, such as information services (40.6%), computer and office equipment manufacturing (28.9%), and aerospace manufacturing (23.9%) from January to April [2] - The new orders index for high-tech manufacturing remained above 52% for several months, indicating sustained expansion [2] Group 3: Service Sector Recovery - The service sector has shown notable recovery, particularly in tourism and dining during the "May Day" holiday, with business activity indices in transportation and accommodation sectors also in the expansion zone [2] - The business activity expectation index for most service enterprises is at 56.5%, reflecting continued optimism about market development [2] Group 4: Policy Measures and Structural Reforms - Continuous implementation of economic stabilization policies aims to expand domestic demand and strengthen the domestic economy, utilizing proactive fiscal and moderately loose monetary policies [3] - Efforts to enhance enterprise efficiency include fostering new quality productivity and promoting the integration of technological and industrial innovation [3] Group 5: Market Reforms and Opening Up - Comprehensive reforms are being pursued to promote high-level opening up and transition from a large to a strong domestic market, including the establishment of a unified national market and removal of market access barriers [4] - Initiatives to create a national trading platform system and enhance cross-regional trade cooperation are underway [4]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - In May, China and the US reached an agreement to suspend the implementation of tariffs, leading to an improvement in Sino-US trade. The import index and new export order index rebounded, driving the recovery of domestic supply and demand, and the manufacturing PMI increased month-on-month. However, considering that the new order index is still below the boom line, enterprises' willingness to expand production is not strong, and the price level continues to decline. The marginal improvement in external demand may have limited impact on boosting the boom level. The US anti-globalization policy has long-term and negative effects on the Chinese economy, and the room for easing domestic fiscal and domestic demand promotion policies may be limited. The expectation of stable growth policies will continue to strengthen [3][26]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Export Marginally Improves, Manufacturing Boom Rebounds - Manufacturing PMI rebounds, with a month-on-month increase greater than the seasonal average. In May, the manufacturing PMI was 49.5%, up 0.5 percentage points from the previous month, but still below the critical point. From a seasonal perspective, the month-on-month increase of 0.5 percentage points is greater than the average increase of 0.1 percentage points in the past five years. However, the manufacturing PMI is lower than the average of 49.9% in the same period of the past five years, only higher than that in 2023 [12]. - Most sub - indices of the manufacturing PMI increase, and the number of sub - indices in the expansion range remains the same as last month. Among the 13 sub - indices, 9 increase in boom level and 4 decline. Only 2 sub - indices, namely the production and operation activity expectation and production, are in the expansion range [14]. - The price indices have declined for three consecutive months, but the decline has narrowed. In May, the main raw material purchase price index and ex - factory price index of the manufacturing PMI were 46.9% and 44.7% respectively, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, and the decline has narrowed by 2.7 and 3.0 percentage points respectively compared with the previous month [16]. - The finished product inventory decreases passively, and enterprises' willingness to expand production increases. The raw material inventory index is 47.4%, up 0.4 percentage points from the previous month; the finished product inventory index is 46.5%, down 0.8 percentage points; the purchase volume index is 47.6%, up 1.3 percentage points from the previous month [16]. - Production returns to expansion, and the new order index approaches the critical point. The production index is 50.7%, up 0.9 percentage points from the previous month, rising above the critical point. The new order index is 49.8%, up 0.6 percentage points from the previous month [19]. - The PMI of large enterprises rises above the critical point, the boom of medium - sized enterprises declines, and the boom of small enterprises improves. The PMI of large enterprises is 50.7%, up 1.5 percentage points from the previous month; the PMI of medium - sized enterprises is 47.5%, down 1.3 percentage points from the previous month; the PMI of small enterprises is 49.3%, up 0.6 percentage points from the previous month [19]. - The high - tech manufacturing industry continues to expand. The PMI of the high - tech manufacturing industry is 50.9%, remaining in the expansion range for four consecutive months [20]. 2. Service Industry Boom Slightly Increases, Construction Industry Boom Declines - The non - manufacturing boom level declines but remains in the expansion range, and the month - on - month performance is weaker than the seasonal average. In May, the non - manufacturing business activity index was 50.3%, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, but still above the critical point. From a seasonal perspective, the month - on - month decline of 0.1 percentage points is lower than the average increase of 0.9 percentage points in the past five years [22]. - The service industry boom rebounds, and the boom of holiday - related consumption industries increases. The service industry business activity index is 50.2%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month. Driven by the "May Day" holiday effect, industries such as railway transportation, air transportation, accommodation, and catering have significantly rebounded [22]. - The construction industry boom declines but remains in the expansion range. The construction industry business activity index is 51.0%, down 0.9 percentage points from the previous month. The business activity index of civil engineering construction is 62.3%, up 1.4 percentage points from the previous month [23]. - The composite PMI output index slightly rebounds. In May, the composite PMI output index was 50.4%, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, indicating that the overall production and operation activities of Chinese enterprises continue to expand [24]. 3. Marginal Recovery of Boom, Policy Still Needs to Be Strengthened - The marginal improvement in external demand has limited impact on boosting the boom level. Although the manufacturing PMI has increased, the new order index is still below the boom line, enterprises' willingness to expand production is not strong, and the price level continues to decline. The US anti - globalization policy has long - term negative effects on the Chinese economy, and the room for easing domestic fiscal and domestic demand promotion policies is limited. Therefore, the expectation of stable growth policies will continue to strengthen [3][26].

Economic Indicators - In May 2025, China's manufacturing PMI rose to 49.5%, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from April[1] - The non-manufacturing business activity index in May was 50.3%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from April[1] - The comprehensive PMI output index increased to 50.4%, up 0.2 percentage points from April[1] Factors Influencing PMI - The rise in manufacturing PMI was primarily driven by the implementation of proactive macro policies and a rebound in exports due to the easing of the US-China tariff conflict[2] - New credit and social financing in May were supported by a series of financial policy measures, including a 0.25 percentage point reduction in public housing loan rates[2] - The new export orders index and import index rose to 47.5% and 47.1%, respectively, reflecting increases of 2.8 and 3.7 percentage points from the previous month[2] Challenges and Limitations - Despite the improvements, the manufacturing PMI remains in a contraction zone, influenced by high tariffs over 40% from the US and ongoing adjustments in the domestic real estate market[3] - High-frequency data indicated a decline in operating rates in most industries, except for those related to infrastructure investment, which saw an increase[3] Price Trends - The manufacturing PMI's price indices both fell slightly by 0.1 percentage points, remaining in a deep contraction zone, with PPI expected to decline further from -2.7% to around -3.1% year-on-year[4] - High-tech manufacturing PMI remained above 51.5% for four consecutive months, indicating strong growth and resilience in this sector[4] Service Sector Insights - The service sector PMI was 50.2%, up 0.1 percentage points from April, supported by increased tourism during the May Day holiday[5] - The construction PMI fell to 51.0%, down 0.9 percentage points, primarily due to a decline in real estate investment activities[5] Future Outlook - The implementation of steady growth policies is expected to provide crucial support for macroeconomic operations, with a focus on expanding domestic demand and accelerating infrastructure investment[6] - The manufacturing PMI is projected to rise further to around 49.7% in June, driven by the "export rush" effect following the easing of tariffs[6]