1. Report Industry Investment Rating There is no information provided in the report regarding the industry investment rating. 2. Core View of the Report In October 2025, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, various regions and departments implemented the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, adhered to the general tone of making progress while maintaining stability, and the national economy maintained a generally stable and progressive development trend, with stable production and supply, overall stable employment, improved prices, and the cultivation and growth of new driving forces [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Industry - In October, the added value of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 4.9% year - on - year and 0.17% month - on - month. The added value of the mining industry, manufacturing, and the production and supply of electricity, heat, gas, and water increased by 4.5%, 4.9%, and 5.4% respectively. The added value of the equipment manufacturing and high - tech manufacturing industries increased by 8.0% and 7.2% respectively, faster than the overall industrial enterprises above designated size. The output of 3D printing equipment, new energy vehicles, and industrial robots increased by 30.8%, 19.3%, and 17.9% respectively. From January to October, the added value of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 6.1% year - on - year [2]. - In October, the manufacturing PMI was 49.0%, and the enterprise production and operation activity expectation index was 52.8%. From January to September, the total profit of industrial enterprises above designated size was 5373.2 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 3.2% [2]. Services - In October, the national service industry production index increased by 4.6% year - on - year. The production indexes of information transmission, software and information technology services, leasing and business services, and the financial industry increased by 13.0%, 8.2%, and 5.6% respectively, faster than the service industry production index. From January to October, the national service industry production index increased by 5.7% year - on - year. From January to September, the operating income of service enterprises above designated size increased by 7.6% year - on - year [3]. - In October, the service industry business activity index was 50.2%, and the service industry business activity expectation index was 56.1%. The business activity indexes of industries such as railway transportation, air transportation, postal services, accommodation, and culture, sports, and entertainment were in the high - level prosperity range of 60.0% and above [3]. Consumption - In October, the total retail sales of consumer goods were 4629.1 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 2.9% and a month - on - month increase of 0.16%. Retail sales in urban and rural areas increased by 2.7% and 4.1% respectively. Retail sales of goods and catering revenue increased by 2.8% and 3.8% respectively. Retail sales of basic necessities and some upgraded consumer goods grew rapidly. From January to October, the total retail sales of consumer goods were 41216.9 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 4.3%. The national online retail sales were 12791.6 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 9.6%. The retail sales of physical goods online were 10398.4 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 6.3%, accounting for 25.2% of the total retail sales of consumer goods. From January to October, the retail sales of services increased by 5.3% year - on - year, 0.1 percentage points faster than in the first three quarters [4]. Investment - From January to October, the national fixed - asset investment (excluding rural households) was 40891.4 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 1.7%. Excluding real estate development investment, fixed - asset investment increased by 1.7%. Infrastructure investment decreased by 0.1%, manufacturing investment increased by 2.7%, and real estate development investment decreased by 14.7%. The sales area and sales volume of newly built commercial housing decreased by 6.8% and 9.6% respectively. Investment in the primary, secondary, and tertiary industries increased by 2.9%, 4.8%, and decreased by 5.3% respectively. Private investment decreased by 4.5%. Excluding real estate development investment, private investment increased by 0.2%. Investment in information services, aerospace equipment manufacturing, and computer and office equipment manufacturing in high - tech industries increased by 32.7%, 19.7%, and 4.1% respectively. In October, fixed - asset investment (excluding rural households) decreased by 1.62% month - on - month [5]. Import and Export - In October, the total volume of goods imports and exports was 3702.8 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 0.1%. Exports were 2171.6 billion yuan, a decrease of 0.8%, and imports were 1531.1 billion yuan, an increase of 1.4%. From January to October, the total volume of goods imports and exports was 37309 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 3.6%. Exports were 22114.6 billion yuan, an increase of 6.2%, and imports were 15194.4 billion yuan, remaining flat year - on - year. General trade imports and exports increased by 2.3%, accounting for 63.4% of the total import and export volume. Imports and exports to countries along the Belt and Road increased by 5.9%. Private enterprise imports and exports increased by 7.2%, accounting for 57.0% of the total import and export volume, 1.9 percentage points higher than the previous year. Exports of mechanical and electrical products increased by 8.7%, accounting for 60.7% of the total export volume [6]. Prices - In October, the national consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.2% year - on - year and 0.2% month - on - month. Food and tobacco prices decreased by 1.6%, while clothing, housing, daily necessities and services, education, culture and entertainment, medical care, and other supplies and services prices increased. The core CPI excluding food and energy prices increased by 1.2% year - on - year, 0.2 percentage points higher than the previous month. From January to October, the national CPI decreased by 0.1% year - on - year. The national producer price index for industrial products (PPI) decreased by 2.1% year - on - year, with the decline narrowing by 0.2 percentage points, and increased by 0.1% month - on - month. The purchase price index for industrial producers decreased by 2.7% year - on - year, with the decline narrowing by 0.4 percentage points, and increased by 0.1% month - on - month. From January to October, the national PPI and the purchase price index for industrial producers decreased by 2.7% and 3.2% respectively [7]. Employment - From January to October, the average urban surveyed unemployment rate nationwide was 5.2%. In October, the urban surveyed unemployment rate was 5.1%, 0.1 percentage points lower than the previous month. The surveyed unemployment rate of local household registration labor force was 5.3%, and that of migrant labor force was 4.7%, among which the surveyed unemployment rate of migrant agricultural household registration labor force was 4.5%. The surveyed unemployment rate in 31 large - scale cities was 5.1%, 0.1 percentage points lower than the previous month. The average weekly working hours of enterprise employees nationwide were 48.4 hours [8].

Economic Overview - In October, China's economy showed signs of structural adjustment with emerging industries growing, supported by consumption during the Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays [1][6] - The overall economic operation remains stable, with industrial production continuing to grow and a notable increase in high-tech manufacturing [6][7] Industrial Performance - The industrial added value for large-scale enterprises grew by 4.9% year-on-year in October, a decrease of 1.6 percentage points from the previous month [1] - The equipment manufacturing sector saw an 8% increase in added value, significantly outpacing the overall industrial growth [1][6] - From January to October, the industrial added value increased by 6.1%, showing overall stability [1] Service Sector - The service production index grew by 4.6% year-on-year in October, with a decline of 1 percentage point from the previous month due to high base effects [1] - The information transmission, software, and IT services sectors saw significant growth, with production indices increasing by 13% and 8.2% respectively [1] Consumer Market - The total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 2.9% year-on-year in October, slightly down from the previous month [2] - The retail sales of communication equipment and cultural office supplies grew by 23.2% and 13.5% respectively, indicating a positive impact from the trade-in policy [2] - Service retail sales increased by 5.3% from January to October, with notable growth in leisure, communication, and travel services [2] Trade and Investment - The total import and export value grew by 0.1% year-on-year in October, with exports declining by 0.8% and imports increasing by 1.4% [2] - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) decreased by 1.7% from January to October, with infrastructure investment down by 0.1% [3] - High-tech sector investments, particularly in aerospace and information services, saw significant growth, with increases of 19.7% and 32.7% respectively [3] Price Trends - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% year-on-year in October, reversing a previous decline [4] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 2.1% year-on-year but showed signs of improvement with a 0.1% month-on-month increase [4] Employment and Economic Stability - The urban unemployment rate was 5.1% in October, a slight decrease from the previous month, indicating a positive trend in job recovery [4] - The government has implemented policies to stimulate economic growth, including the introduction of new financial tools and measures to boost private investment [5][9]

Economic Overview - The national economy is generally stable with a trend of steady progress, characterized by stable production supply, overall employment stability, improved prices, and the cultivation of new growth drivers [1] Production and Supply - Agricultural production is favorable with an increase in autumn grain area and continuous improvement in yield, indicating a promising harvest for the year [3] - Industrial production remains stable, with a 4.9% year-on-year increase in the added value of industrial enterprises above designated size in October, supported significantly by an 8% increase in equipment manufacturing [3] - The service sector shows steady growth, with a 4.6% year-on-year increase in the service production index for October, influenced by the combined effect of the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival [3] Market Sales - Retail sales continue to expand, with total retail sales of consumer goods reaching 46,291 billion yuan in October, a 2.9% year-on-year increase [4] - Notable growth in retail sales of communication equipment and cultural office supplies, with increases of 23.2% and 13.5% respectively [4] - Service retail sales from January to October grew by 5.3%, outpacing the growth of goods retail sales [4] Employment Situation - The urban survey unemployment rate decreased to 5.1% in October, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, marking two consecutive months of decline [5] - The unemployment rate for migrant agricultural workers is notably lower at 4.5%, down 0.2 percentage points from the previous month [5][6] Price Trends - Consumer prices have shifted from decline to increase, with a 0.2% year-on-year rise in October, compared to a 0.3% decline in the previous month [7] - The core Consumer Price Index (CPI), excluding food and energy, rose by 1.2%, with the increase rate expanding for six consecutive months [7] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) saw a narrowing decline of 2.1% year-on-year in October, indicating a positive trend [7] Transformation and Upgrading - High-tech manufacturing continues to grow, with a 7.2% year-on-year increase in added value for high-tech manufacturing enterprises above designated size in October [8] - The export of high-tech products increased by 7.3% in the first ten months [8] - The modern service industry is performing well, with significant growth in information transmission and software services, as well as leasing and business services [8] Investment and Foreign Trade - Fixed asset investment decreased by 1.7% year-on-year from January to October, but the investment structure is optimizing [9] - Manufacturing investment grew by 2.7%, accounting for 25.6% of total investment, an increase of 1.1 percentage points from the previous year [9] - Total import and export volume increased by 3.6% year-on-year in the first ten months, with exports growing by 6.2% [10] - In October, total import and export volume grew by 0.1% year-on-year, with imports increasing by 1.4% [10]

Group 1: Industrial Production - In October, the industrial added value above designated size increased by 4.9% year-on-year and 0.17% month-on-month [1] - The equipment manufacturing industry saw an 8.0% year-on-year increase, while high-tech manufacturing grew by 7.2%, outperforming the overall industrial growth by 3.1 and 2.3 percentage points respectively [1] - The manufacturing purchasing manager index was recorded at 49.0, indicating a slight contraction in manufacturing activity [1] Group 2: Service Sector - The service production index increased by 4.6% year-on-year in October, with significant growth in information transmission, software, and IT services at 13.0% [2] - The business activity index for the service sector was at 50.2, indicating stable growth expectations [2] - For the first ten months, the service production index grew by 5.7% year-on-year [2] Group 3: Retail Sales - In October, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 46,291 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.9% [3] - Online retail sales amounted to 127,916 billion yuan, growing by 9.6% year-on-year, with physical goods accounting for 25.2% of total retail sales [3] - The retail sales of basic living goods and some upgraded consumption categories saw rapid growth, with food and beverage retail increasing by 3.8% [3] Group 4: Fixed Asset Investment - From January to October, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) totaled 408,914 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.7% [4] - Manufacturing investment grew by 2.7%, while real estate development investment fell by 14.7% [4] - High-tech industries such as information services and aerospace manufacturing saw significant investment growth of 32.7% and 19.7% respectively [4] Group 5: Trade and Exports - In October, the total import and export value was 37,028 billion yuan, with exports decreasing by 0.8% and imports increasing by 1.4% [5] - For the first ten months, the total trade value grew by 3.6%, with exports increasing by 6.2% [5] - Private enterprises accounted for 57.0% of total trade, reflecting a 1.9 percentage point increase from the previous year [5] Group 6: Employment - The urban survey unemployment rate averaged 5.2% from January to October, with a slight decrease to 5.1% in October [6] - The unemployment rate for local registered labor was 5.3%, while for migrant workers it was 4.7% [6] - The average weekly working hours for employees were recorded at 48.4 hours [6] Group 7: Prices - In October, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% year-on-year, reversing from a decline of 0.3% in the previous month [7] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) for industrial producers decreased by 2.1% year-on-year, with a narrowing decline compared to the previous month [7] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 1.2% year-on-year, indicating a slight acceleration in inflation [7] Group 8: Overall Economic Outlook - The overall economic operation in October was stable, with ongoing efforts in transformation and upgrading [8] - Challenges remain due to external uncertainties and domestic structural adjustments [8] - Future strategies include expanding domestic demand and stabilizing employment and market expectations [8]

Group 1: Industrial Growth - In October, the industrial added value of large-scale enterprises in China increased by 4.9% year-on-year and 0.17% month-on-month [2] - By sector, mining industry added value grew by 4.5%, manufacturing by 4.9%, and electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply by 5.4% [2] - Equipment manufacturing added value rose by 8.0%, and high-tech manufacturing increased by 7.2%, outpacing the overall industrial growth by 3.1 and 2.3 percentage points respectively [2] - From January to October, the industrial added value increased by 6.1% year-on-year [2] Group 2: Economic Types and Product Performance - State-owned enterprises saw a 6.7% year-on-year increase in added value, while joint-stock enterprises grew by 5.2%, foreign and Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan-invested enterprises by 4.0%, and private enterprises by 2.1% [2] - Notable product performance included 3D printing equipment, which grew by 30.8%, new energy vehicles by 19.3%, and industrial robots by 17.9% [2] Group 3: Service Sector Growth - The service sector also experienced stable growth, with the service production index increasing by 4.6% year-on-year in October [3] - Key sectors within services included information transmission, software, and IT services, which grew by 13.0%, leasing and business services by 8.2%, and financial services by 5.6%, all exceeding the overall service production index growth [3] - From January to October, the service production index increased by 5.7% year-on-year [4]

Economic Overview - In October, China's economy continued to show stable growth with production and demand maintaining a steady increase, employment and prices remaining generally stable, and ongoing transformation and upgrading trends [1][4] Production and Supply - Agricultural production is favorable, with an increase in autumn grain area and yield, indicating a promising harvest for the year. The industrial production remains stable, with a year-on-year increase of 4.9% in the added value of large-scale industries in October. The equipment manufacturing sector saw an 8% increase, significantly contributing to overall industrial growth [1][3] Market Sales - The market sales scale continues to expand, with a 2.9% year-on-year increase in total retail sales of consumer goods in October. Notably, sales of communication equipment and cultural office supplies grew by 23.2% and 13.5%, respectively. The service retail sector also saw a 5.3% increase from January to October, outpacing the growth of goods retail [2][3] Employment Situation - The urban survey unemployment rate decreased to 5.1% in October, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, marking two consecutive months of decline. The unemployment rate for migrant agricultural workers was 4.5%, indicating a stable employment situation despite external challenges [2][3] Price Trends - Positive changes in prices were observed, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising by 0.2% year-on-year in October, reversing a 0.3% decline in the previous month. The core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 1.2%, marking a continuous expansion over six months. The Producer Price Index (PPI) saw a year-on-year decline of 2.1%, but the rate of decline has narrowed for three consecutive months [3][4] Transformation and Upgrading - The high-tech manufacturing sector showed strong growth, with a 7.2% year-on-year increase in added value for large-scale high-tech manufacturing in October. The export of high-tech products grew by 7.3% in the first ten months. The modern service industry also performed well, with significant growth in information transmission and software services [3][4]

Economic Overview - The national economy continues to show a stable and progressive development trend, with steady growth in production and demand, stable employment and prices, and ongoing transformation and upgrading [1][4] Production and Supply - Agricultural production remains strong, with an increase in autumn grain area and yield, indicating a good harvest for the year. Industrial production is stable, with a 4.9% year-on-year increase in the added value of large-scale industries in October. The equipment manufacturing sector outperformed, growing by 8% [1][3] Market Sales - Retail sales of consumer goods increased by 2.9% year-on-year in October, driven by holiday economic activities. Notably, sales of communication equipment and cultural office supplies grew by 23.2% and 13.5%, respectively [2][3] Employment Situation - The urban survey unemployment rate decreased to 5.1% in October, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous month. The unemployment rate for migrant agricultural workers was 4.5%, indicating a stable employment situation overall [2][3] Price Trends - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% year-on-year in October, reversing a previous decline. The core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 1.2%, marking a continuous expansion in the growth rate [3] Transformation and Upgrading - High-tech manufacturing continues to grow, with a 7.2% year-on-year increase in added value for large-scale high-tech manufacturing in October. The export of high-tech products rose by 7.3% in the first ten months [3][4]

Economic Overview - In October, under the strong leadership of the Central Committee, the national economy maintained overall stability with a steady progress in development, supported by efforts to stabilize employment, enterprises, markets, and expectations [2] Industrial Production - In October, the industrial added value above designated size increased by 4.9% year-on-year and 0.17% month-on-month, with mining, manufacturing, and electricity sectors showing growth rates of 4.5%, 4.9%, and 5.4% respectively [3] - The equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing sectors performed well, with added value growth of 8.0% and 7.2%, respectively, outpacing the overall industrial growth by 3.1 and 2.3 percentage points [3] - From January to October, the industrial added value increased by 6.1% year-on-year, while the profit of industrial enterprises totaled 53,732 billion yuan, up 3.2% year-on-year [3] Service Sector - The service sector production index grew by 4.6% year-on-year in October, with significant contributions from information transmission, software, and financial services [4] - From January to October, the service sector production index increased by 5.7%, and the revenue of large-scale service enterprises rose by 7.6% year-on-year [4] Retail Sales - In October, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 46,291 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.9% [5] - Online retail sales amounted to 127,916 billion yuan, growing by 9.6% year-on-year, with physical goods accounting for 25.2% of total retail sales [5] - The service retail sector also saw a year-on-year growth of 5.3% from January to October, with notable increases in leisure and communication services [5] Fixed Asset Investment - From January to October, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) totaled 408,914 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.7% [6] - Manufacturing investment grew by 2.7%, while real estate development investment fell by 14.7% [6] - High-tech industries, particularly information services and aerospace manufacturing, saw significant investment growth of 32.7% and 19.7%, respectively [6] Trade and Employment - In October, the total import and export value reached 37,028 billion yuan, with exports declining by 0.8% and imports increasing by 1.4% [7] - The urban unemployment rate averaged 5.2% from January to October, with a slight decrease to 5.1% in October [8] Price Trends - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% year-on-year in October, reversing a previous decline, while the Producer Price Index (PPI) saw a year-on-year decrease of 2.1%, with a narrowing decline compared to the previous month [9] Conclusion - Overall, the national economy in October showed stable operation with solid progress in transformation and upgrading, while facing challenges from external uncertainties and domestic structural adjustments [10]

Core Insights - In October, the industrial added value of enterprises above designated size increased by 4.9% year-on-year, with a month-on-month growth of 0.17%. For the first ten months, the year-on-year growth was 6.1% [2][3][24]. Group 1: Industrial Performance - The mining industry saw a year-on-year increase of 4.5% in added value, while manufacturing grew by 4.9%, and the production and supply of electricity, heat, gas, and water increased by 5.4% in October [5][24]. - State-owned enterprises reported a year-on-year growth of 6.7% in added value, while private enterprises grew by 2.1% [5][24]. - Among 41 major industries, 29 experienced year-on-year growth in added value, with notable increases in coal mining (6.5%), chemical raw materials (7.1%), and automotive manufacturing (16.8%) [5][24]. Group 2: Product Output - Out of 623 industrial products, 313 saw a year-on-year increase in output. Notably, automotive production reached 3.279 million units, up 11.2%, with new energy vehicles growing by 19.3% [6][24]. - The production of ethylene increased by 11.7%, while steel output decreased by 0.9% [6][24]. Group 3: Sales and Exports - The sales rate of products from industrial enterprises above designated size was 96.4%, a decrease of 1.0 percentage points year-on-year. The export delivery value was 1.3245 trillion yuan, down 2.1% year-on-year [7][24]. Group 4: Economic Context - The overall economic operation in October was stable, with a focus on maintaining employment, enterprises, and market expectations. The industrial production index for the manufacturing sector was at 49.0%, indicating a slight contraction [23][24].

Core Viewpoint - The overall economic operation in October remains stable, with improvements in employment, consumer prices, and industrial production, while challenges persist in external environments and structural adjustments [1][10]. Group 1: Industrial Production - In October, the industrial added value for large-scale enterprises increased by 4.9% year-on-year and 0.17% month-on-month [2]. - The equipment manufacturing industry saw an 8.0% year-on-year increase, while high-tech manufacturing grew by 7.2%, outperforming the overall industrial growth by 3.1 and 2.3 percentage points respectively [2]. - The manufacturing purchasing manager index stood at 49.0, indicating a slight contraction in manufacturing activity [2]. Group 2: Service Sector - The service production index increased by 4.6% year-on-year in October, with significant growth in information transmission, software, and IT services at 13.0% [3]. - The business activity index for the service sector was recorded at 50.2, indicating stable conditions [3]. Group 3: Market Sales - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 46,291 billion yuan in October, marking a 2.9% year-on-year increase [4]. - Online retail sales amounted to 127,916 billion yuan, growing by 9.6% year-on-year, with physical goods accounting for 25.2% of total retail sales [4]. Group 4: Fixed Asset Investment - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) totaled 408,914 billion yuan from January to October, showing a year-on-year decline of 1.7% [5]. - Manufacturing investment increased by 2.7%, while real estate development investment fell by 14.7% [5]. Group 5: Trade and Exports - In October, the total value of goods imports and exports was 37,028 billion yuan, with exports decreasing by 0.8% and imports increasing by 1.4% [6][7]. - From January to October, general trade grew by 2.3%, accounting for 63.4% of total trade [7]. Group 6: Employment and Prices - The urban survey unemployment rate was 5.1% in October, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [8]. - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% year-on-year in October, reversing from a decline of 0.3% in the previous month [9].