Economic Overview - Chengdu's GDP for the first half of the year reached 12,108.2 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.8% at constant prices [1] - The primary industry added value was 186.7 billion yuan, growing by 2.7% [1] - The secondary industry added value was 3,267.4 billion yuan, growing by 5.3% [1] - The tertiary industry added value was 8,654.2 billion yuan, growing by 6.0% [1] Industrial Growth - The industrial added value for large-scale enterprises in Chengdu increased by 7.8% year-on-year [2] - Among 37 major industries, 25 experienced positive growth, with non-ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing, automotive manufacturing, and electronic equipment manufacturing showing significant increases of 41.7%, 23.6%, and 17.3% respectively [2] - High-tech manufacturing added value grew by 12.1% [2] - Key industrial products saw substantial production increases, including new energy vehicles (352.2%), smartwatches (119.2%), and lithium-ion batteries (45.8%) [2] Service Sector Performance - The service sector's added value grew by 6.0% year-on-year [2] - Notable growth was seen in leasing and business services (10.7%), information transmission and software services (10.7%), and transportation and storage (7.4%) [2] - By the end of June, financial institutions reported a 9.8% increase in deposits and a 10.4% increase in loans [2] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment in Chengdu grew by 6.0% year-on-year [3] - Investment in the primary industry increased by 15.3%, while the secondary industry saw a 40.7% increase, with industrial investment specifically rising by 41.3% [3] - The tertiary industry investment declined by 0.8%, with real estate development investment down by 2.8% [3] - High-tech industry investment surged by 37.4%, with high-tech manufacturing investment growing by 59.1% [3] Consumer Market Insights - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 5,622.3 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.1% [3] - Urban retail sales amounted to 4,928.6 billion yuan (6.0% growth), while rural retail sales were 693.7 billion yuan (6.6% growth) [3] - Key consumer categories showed varied growth, with telecommunications equipment retail sales increasing by 64.5% and home appliances by 34.5% [3] - New energy vehicles saw a growth of 21.0% within the automotive category [3]

Economic Overview - Chengdu's GDP for the first half of 2025 reached 1210.82 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.8% [1][3] - The primary industry added value was 18.67 billion yuan, growing by 2.7%; the secondary industry added value was 326.74 billion yuan, growing by 5.3%; and the tertiary industry added value was 865.42 billion yuan, growing by 6.0% [1][3] Industrial Performance - The industrial added value for large-scale enterprises increased by 7.8% year-on-year [3] - By economic type, state-owned enterprises grew by 4.9%, foreign and Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan enterprises by 21.3%, and private enterprises by 10.4% [4] - Notable growth in specific industries included non-ferrous metal smelting and rolling (41.7%), automobile manufacturing (23.6%), and electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing (14.4%) [4] - High-tech manufacturing added value increased by 12.1% [4] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment grew by 6.0% year-on-year, with the primary industry investment increasing by 15.3%, secondary industry investment by 40.7%, and tertiary industry investment declining by 0.8% [4] - High-tech industry investment surged by 37.4%, with high-tech manufacturing investment rising by 59.1% [4] Consumer Market - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 562.23 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 6.1% [5] - Urban retail sales were 492.86 billion yuan (6.0% growth), while rural retail sales were 69.37 billion yuan (6.6% growth) [5] - Significant growth in retail categories included communication equipment (64.5%), home appliances (34.5%), and cultural office supplies (20.4%) [5] Economic Outlook - Chengdu's economy is showing a stable and improving trend, supported by macroeconomic policies [6] - There are concerns regarding external uncertainties and the need to strengthen internal economic momentum [6]

Group 1 - The Guangdong government has implemented policies to promote the development of artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced equipment, and pharmaceuticals, aiming to strengthen the industrial economy [1][2] - In the first half of the year, the province's industrial production increased by 4.0% year-on-year, with manufacturing growing by 4.5% [1] - The value added of advanced manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing industries increased by 5.9% and 6.0% respectively, accounting for 55.4% and 33.0% of the total industrial output [1] Group 2 - Industrial investment accounted for 38.1% of fixed asset investment in the first half of the year, an increase of 0.9 percentage points compared to 2024 [2] - The province's industrial technological transformation investment grew by 1.8% year-on-year, representing 34.1% of total industrial investment [2] - Over 4,100 new projects were initiated, with completed investments exceeding 120 billion yuan, and new projects added nearly 90 billion yuan in output this year [2]

Economic Overview - Chengdu's GDP for the first half of the year reached 1210.82 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.8% at constant prices [1] - The primary industry added value was 18.67 billion yuan, growing by 2.7%; the secondary industry added value was 326.74 billion yuan, growing by 5.3%; and the tertiary industry added value was 865.42 billion yuan, growing by 6.0% [1] Agricultural Performance - The production of garden fruits, tea, vegetables, and edible fungi increased by 6.3%, 5.3%, 3.0%, respectively [1] - The number of pigs slaughtered reached 1.993 million, with pork production at 158,000 tons [1] Industrial Growth - The added value of Chengdu's industrial economy grew by 7.8% year-on-year [1] - State-owned enterprises saw a 4.9% increase in added value, while private enterprises experienced a 10.4% growth [1] - Among 37 major industries, 25 reported positive growth, with notable increases in non-ferrous metal smelting and rolling (41.7%), automobile manufacturing (23.6%), and computer communication and other electronic equipment manufacturing (17.3%) [1] - High-tech manufacturing industries showed a 12.1% increase in added value [1] - Production of new energy vehicles, smartwatches, and lithium-ion batteries surged by 352.2%, 119.2%, and 45.8%, respectively [1] Service Sector Performance - The added value of the service industry grew by 6.0% year-on-year [2] - The rental and business services sector and information transmission, software, and IT services both increased by 10.7% [2] - The transportation, warehousing, and postal services sector grew by 7.4% [2] Consumer Market Trends - Chengdu's consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.3% year-on-year [2] - Fixed asset investment increased by 6.0%, with the primary industry investment growing by 15.3% and secondary industry investment by 40.7% [2] - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 562.23 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 6.1% [2] - Notable growth in retail categories included communication equipment (64.5%), household appliances (34.5%), and cultural office supplies (20.4%) [2] - New energy vehicles saw a retail growth of 21.0% [2]

Group 1: Consumer Price Trends - Consumer prices remained generally stable in the first half of the year, with CPI down 0.1% year-on-year, consistent with the first quarter [2] - In June, CPI turned from decline to an increase of 0.1%, influenced by international commodity price fluctuations and effective domestic demand policies [2] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose 0.4% year-on-year in the first half, with a 0.1 percentage point increase compared to the first quarter [2][4] Group 2: Food Price Dynamics - Food prices decreased by 0.9% year-on-year in the first half, with the decline narrowing by 0.6 percentage points compared to the first quarter [2] - Prices for fresh fruits and aquatic products increased by 2.7% and 0.8%, respectively, contributing approximately 0.08 percentage points to CPI [2] - Pork prices averaged a 3.8% increase in the first half, while beef prices saw a 6.9% decline [2] Group 3: Energy Price Trends - Energy prices fell by 3.2% year-on-year in the first half, with the decline expanding by 2.1 percentage points compared to the first quarter [3] - Gasoline prices dropped by 7.1%, contributing approximately 0.25 percentage points to the CPI decline [3] Group 4: Producer Price Index (PPI) Trends - PPI decreased by 2.8% year-on-year in the first half, with a notable decline of 3.6% by June [5] - International commodity price fluctuations led to a mixed price trend in domestic oil and non-ferrous metal industries [5] - Oil and gas extraction prices averaged a 9.6% decline, while non-ferrous metal smelting prices increased by an average of 6.2% [5] Group 5: Export and Industry Price Pressures - Uncertainties in the global trade environment led to price declines in export-oriented industries, with textiles and metal products down 2.3% year-on-year [6] - Sufficient supply and weak demand contributed to price declines in coal and electricity production, with coal prices down 15.4% [7] Group 6: Policy Impact on Prices - Macro policies have stabilized prices in certain industries, with the price of new energy vehicle manufacturing down 1.6%, a reduction narrower than in the first quarter [7] - Consumer demand policies have led to price increases in discretionary consumption sectors, with prices for arts and crafts up 12.3% [7]

Core Insights - Shenzhen's total electricity consumption from January to June 2025 reached 56.93 billion kWh, marking a year-on-year increase of 4.8% [1] - The electricity consumption in the secondary industry was 26.99 billion kWh, up 2.5% year-on-year, while the tertiary industry consumed 20.95 billion kWh, reflecting a growth of 6.8% [1] - Residential electricity usage was 8.96 billion kWh, showing a significant increase of 7.6% year-on-year [1] Industry Performance - Industrial electricity consumption in Shenzhen totaled 26.01 billion kWh, with a year-on-year growth of 3.0%, indicating steady industrial development and ongoing transformation [1] - The manufacturing sector accounted for 21.09 billion kWh of electricity consumption, also growing by 3.0% year-on-year [1] - Notable growth in specific manufacturing sectors included automotive manufacturing (24.5%), computer, communication, and other electronic equipment manufacturing (11.4%), instrument manufacturing (8.1%), and pharmaceutical manufacturing (6.6%) [1] Tertiary Sector Dynamics - The service sector exhibited robust performance, with the top three sub-industries in electricity consumption growth being wholesale and retail (19.8%), information transmission, software, and IT services (19.8%), and leasing and business services (9.4%) [1] - The electricity consumption in the information transmission, software, and IT services sector reflects the vitality of the digital economy [1] Data Center and AI Development - Shenzhen is accelerating its development as a leading city in artificial intelligence, with data center electricity consumption growing rapidly [2] - The electricity demand from internet and related services surged by 38.2% year-on-year, with internet data services alone increasing by 42.8% [2] - The Shenzhen Power Supply Bureau is actively engaging with customers for energy-saving renovations and enhancing the green electricity share for data centers [2]

Group 1 - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) turned positive in June, increasing by 0.1% year-on-year after four consecutive months of decline, primarily driven by a recovery in industrial consumer goods prices [1][2] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.7% year-on-year, indicating a gradual recovery in consumer demand [1][3] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.4% month-on-month, with a year-on-year decline of 3.6%, reflecting a broader trend of price reductions in various industrial sectors [1][4] Group 2 - The decrease in PPI is attributed to seasonal price declines in raw materials, increased green energy production leading to lower energy prices, and downward pressure on prices in export-oriented industries due to a slowing global trade environment [4][5] - The cumulative CPI for the first half of the year was -0.1%, indicating weak domestic price levels and insufficient consumer demand, which provides ample policy space for further monetary easing and fiscal stimulus [3][5] - The decline in industrial prices is exacerbated by overcapacity in several sectors, prompting discussions on capacity reduction as part of a new round of supply-side reforms [5]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In June 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.1% year-on-year, marking a shift from a decline that lasted for four consecutive months [3][9] - The rise in CPI was primarily influenced by the recovery in industrial consumer goods prices, with the year-on-year decline narrowing from 1.0% to 0.5% [3][4] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.7% year-on-year, the highest increase in nearly 14 months [3][4] Group 2: PPI Analysis - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.4% month-on-month, with the decline remaining consistent with the previous month [6][7] - The year-on-year decline in PPI expanded by 0.3 percentage points, influenced by seasonal price decreases in raw material manufacturing and pressures in export-oriented industries [6][7] - Some industries showed signs of price stabilization and recovery, particularly in sectors benefiting from domestic market improvements and consumption policies [7][6] Group 3: Price Changes by Category - Food prices decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, with notable declines in pork prices by 8.5% and egg prices by 7.7% [9][17] - Non-food prices increased by 0.1% year-on-year, with service prices rising by 0.5% [9][10] - Among various categories, prices for durable goods and entertainment-related items showed increases, reflecting ongoing consumer demand [7][12]

Core Viewpoint - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in June turned from a decline to an increase of 0.1% year-on-year, ending four months of negative growth, influenced by the recovery of industrial product prices [3][4]. CPI Analysis - The CPI's year-on-year increase was primarily driven by a reduction in the decline of industrial consumer goods prices, which narrowed from 1.0% to 0.5% [4]. - Energy prices saw a reduced decline of 1.0 percentage points, contributing to a lesser downward impact on the CPI [4]. - Gold and platinum jewelry prices increased significantly, by 39.2% and 15.9% respectively, collectively contributing approximately 0.21 percentage points to the CPI increase [4]. - Food prices experienced a slight narrowing in their decline, with a year-on-year decrease of 0.3%, and beef prices turning to an increase of 2.7% after 28 months of decline [4]. PPI Analysis - The Producer Price Index (PPI) in June decreased by 0.4% month-on-month, maintaining the same decline rate as the previous month [7]. - The PPI's year-on-year decline expanded by 0.3 percentage points, influenced by seasonal price decreases in raw materials and increased green energy leading to lower energy prices [7][8]. - The construction sector faced challenges due to weather conditions, impacting the prices of black metal and non-metal mineral products, which fell by 1.8% and 1.4% respectively [8]. - Export-oriented industries are under pressure, with prices in the computer and communication equipment manufacturing sector declining by 0.4% [8]. Future Outlook - The future trajectory of industrial product prices will largely depend on the effectiveness of counter-cyclical adjustment policies, particularly those supporting the real estate sector [9]. - The government aims to promote a reasonable recovery in price levels, which will facilitate fiscal measures to boost consumption and investment [10].

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In June, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) turned from a decline to an increase of 0.1% year-on-year after four consecutive months of decline [3][4] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, rose by 0.7% year-on-year, marking a 14-month high [7] - The decline in industrial consumer goods prices narrowed from 1% to 0.5% year-on-year, reducing the downward pressure on CPI by approximately 0.18 percentage points [6] Group 2: PPI Analysis - The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 0.4% month-on-month and decreased by 3.6% year-on-year, with the year-on-year decline widening by 0.3 percentage points compared to the previous month [6][10] - Factors contributing to the PPI decline include seasonal price decreases in raw materials, increased green energy leading to lower energy prices, and downward pressure on prices in export-oriented industries due to a slowdown in global trade [10][11] - The construction and infrastructure sectors faced challenges due to seasonal weather impacts, affecting project progress and contributing to the PPI decline [10]