Economic Growth - In October, China's industrial added value above designated size grew by 4.9% year-on-year, indicating stable overall growth [1] - The added value of high-tech manufacturing and digital product manufacturing increased by 7.2% and 6.7% year-on-year, respectively [1] - The production of industrial robots and integrated circuits rose by 17.9% and 17.7% year-on-year [1] Manufacturing Sector - From January to October, the added value of the equipment manufacturing industry increased by 9.5%, accounting for 36.1% of the total industrial output [1] Service Sector - The service production index grew by 4.6% year-on-year in October, with modern service industries such as information transmission, software, and IT services performing well [1] Consumer Market - The total retail sales of consumer goods in October increased by 2.9% year-on-year, driven by policies to boost consumption [1] - Retail sales of high-efficiency appliances and new energy vehicles maintained rapid growth, while retail sales in cultural, sports, and leisure services, as well as tourism consulting and leasing services, experienced double-digit growth [1] Employment Situation - The national urban survey unemployment rate was 5.1% in October, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, indicating overall stability in the employment situation [2]

Group 1 - The national service industry production index increased by 4.6% year-on-year, with specific sectors such as information transmission, software, and IT services growing by 13.0%, leasing and business services by 8.2%, and financial services by 5.6% [4] - The retail sales of social consumer goods reached 46,291 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 2.9%, with significant increases in categories such as grain and oil food (9.1%), communication equipment (23.2%), cultural and office supplies (13.5%), and sports and entertainment products (10.1%) [7] - Fixed asset investment, excluding real estate development, grew by 1.7% from January to October, with manufacturing investment increasing by 2.7%. Notably, investments in information services, aerospace and equipment manufacturing, and computer and office equipment manufacturing rose by 32.7%, 19.7%, and 4.1% respectively [8] Group 2 - The total value of goods imports and exports reached 37,028 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 0%. Trade with countries involved in the "Belt and Road" initiative increased by 5.9%, and private enterprises' imports and exports grew by 7.2%, accounting for 57.0% of the total [10] - The consumer price index has shifted from decline to growth, while the decline in industrial producer prices has narrowed [11]

Core Insights - The national economy is maintaining overall stability and progress, with improvements in production supply and prices, and the cultivation of new growth drivers [1] Group 1: Industrial Performance - The industrial added value for large-scale enterprises increased by 4.9% year-on-year and 0.17% month-on-month [3] - Key sectors such as 3D printing equipment, new energy vehicles, and industrial robots saw significant growth, with year-on-year increases of 30.8%, 19.3%, and 17.9% respectively [3] Group 2: Service Sector Growth - The national service production index grew by 4.6% year-on-year, with notable increases in information transmission, software, and IT services (13.0%), leasing and business services (8.2%), and financial services (5.6%) [5] Group 3: Retail and Consumption - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 462.911 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 2.9% [7] - Specific categories such as grain and oil food, communication equipment, cultural and office supplies, and sports and entertainment goods saw retail sales growth of 9.1%, 23.2%, 13.5%, and 10.1% respectively [7] Group 4: Investment Trends - From January to October, fixed asset investment excluding real estate development grew by 1.7%, with manufacturing investment increasing by 2.7% [9] - Significant investment growth was observed in information services (32.7%), aerospace and equipment manufacturing (19.7%), and computer and office equipment manufacturing (4.1%) [9] Group 5: Trade Performance - The total value of goods imports and exports reached 37,028 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 0.1% [11] - Trade with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative grew by 5.9%, while private enterprises' imports and exports increased by 7.2%, accounting for 57.0% of total trade [11] - Exports of electromechanical products rose by 8.7%, making up 60.7% of total exports [11]

Economic Overview - The national economy showed stable performance in October, with a positive trend in recovery, as indicated by the CPI turning positive, suggesting a rebound in demand [1] - Industrial production continued to grow, with the industrial added value increasing by 4.9% year-on-year and 0.17% month-on-month [1] Industrial Performance - The equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing sectors performed well, with their added value growing by 8% and 7.2% year-on-year, respectively, outpacing the overall industrial growth [1] Service Sector - The service sector production index increased by 4.6% year-on-year in October, with notable growth in information transmission, software, and IT services (13%), leasing and business services (8.2%), and financial services (5.6%) [2] - The retail sales of consumer goods rose by 2.9% year-on-year, with urban and rural retail sales growing by 2.7% and 4.1%, respectively [2] Consumer Trends - Jewelry consumption surged by 37.6% year-on-year, driven by rising prices of precious metals, particularly gold and silver [2] - Online retail maintained rapid growth, with a year-on-year increase of 9.6% from January to October [2] Investment Insights - Fixed asset investment decreased by 1.7% year-on-year from January to October, with real estate development investment dropping significantly by 14.7% [3] - Manufacturing investment continued to grow, providing some support to overall investment levels [3] Trade Dynamics - The total value of goods imports and exports increased by 0.1% year-on-year in October, with exports declining by 0.8% and imports rising by 1.4% [4] - The trade agreement between China and the US may stabilize exports in the future, although the export structure needs optimization [4] Price Trends - The CPI rose by 0.2% year-on-year in October, indicating a recovery in domestic demand, while the PPI decreased by 2.1% year-on-year, showing a slight easing of deflationary pressure in the industrial sector [4] Market Outlook - The overall economic operation in October was stable, with ongoing transformation and upgrading, particularly in high-tech industries [5] - The capital market has reached a significant milestone, potentially attracting more household savings into the market, which could support economic growth [5] - A sustained bull market could enhance consumer confidence and spending, contributing positively to economic recovery [5]

Industrial Production - In October, the industrial added value above designated size increased by 4.9% year-on-year and 0.17% month-on-month [3] - The mining industry saw a year-on-year increase of 4.5%, manufacturing grew by 4.9%, and the production and supply of electricity, heat, gas, and water increased by 5.4% [3] - Equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing grew by 8.0% and 7.2% year-on-year, 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 [3] Service Sector - The service production index increased by 4.6% year-on-year in October [6] - Key sectors such as information transmission, software, and IT services grew by 13.0%, while leasing and business services and finance grew by 8.2% and 5.6%, respectively [6] - From January to October, the service production index increased by 5.7% year-on-year [6] Retail Sales - In October, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 46,291 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.9% [9] - Online retail sales reached 127,916 billion yuan, growing by 9.6% year-on-year, with physical goods online retail sales accounting for 25.2% of total retail sales [9] - From January to October, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 4.3% year-on-year [9] Fixed Asset Investment - From January to October, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) was 408,914 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.7% [10] - Manufacturing investment grew by 2.7%, while real estate development investment fell by 14.7% [10] - High-tech industries such as information services and aerospace manufacturing saw significant investment growth of 32.7% and 19.7%, respectively [10] Trade and Exports - In October, the total import and export value reached 37,028 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.1% [11] - Exports decreased by 0.8% to 21,716 billion yuan, while imports increased by 1.4% to 15,311 billion yuan [11] - From January to October, general trade grew by 2.3%, accounting for 63.4% of total trade [11] Employment - The urban survey unemployment rate averaged 5.2% from January to October, with a slight decrease to 5.1% in October [14] - The unemployment rate for local registered labor was 5.3%, while for migrant labor it was 4.7% [14] Consumer Prices - In October, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% year-on-year, reversing a previous decline [16] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 1.2% year-on-year [16] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 2.1% year-on-year, with a narrowing decline compared to the previous month [16]

Core Insights - The national economy in October 2025 maintained a stable and progressive development trend, with industrial production continuing to grow, particularly in equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing sectors [1][8] Economic Performance - In October, the industrial added value of large-scale enterprises increased by 4.9% year-on-year and 0.17% month-on-month, with a cumulative growth of 6.1% from January to October [3] - The production index of the service industry rose by 4.6% year-on-year, with significant growth in information transmission, software and IT services (13.0%), leasing and business services (8.2%), and finance (5.6%) [3] - Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.2% year-on-year, reversing a decline of 0.3% in the previous month [3] Price Trends - Housing prices rose by 0.1%, while prices for daily necessities and services increased by 1.9%. Transportation and communication prices decreased by 1.5% [5] - Prices in education, culture, and entertainment rose by 0.9%, and healthcare prices increased by 1.4% [5] Trade and Investment - From January to October, general trade imports and exports grew by 2.3%, accounting for 63.4% of total imports and exports, with a 5.9% increase in trade with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative [5] - Fixed asset investment decreased by 1.7% year-on-year, attributed to multiple factors, but the investment structure is optimizing, indicating significant potential for future investment [12][14] Challenges and Future Outlook - The national economy faces challenges due to external instability and domestic structural adjustment pressures, necessitating a focus on innovation-driven growth and effective economic quality improvement [7][12] - The government aims to expand domestic demand, stabilize employment, and enhance market expectations while promoting macroeconomic policies to support sustainable growth [12][14]

Economic Overview - In October, the national economy maintained overall stability and progressed steadily, with industrial production continuing to grow, particularly in equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing sectors [1][8]. Industrial Performance - The industrial added value of enterprises above designated size increased by 4.9% year-on-year and 0.17% month-on-month in October. From January to October, the industrial added value grew by 6.1% year-on-year [3][8]. - Specific products showed significant growth: 3D printing equipment production increased by 30.8%, new energy vehicles by 19.3%, and industrial robots by 17.9% [3]. Service Sector - The service production index rose by 4.6% year-on-year in October, with notable growth in information transmission, software and IT services (13.0%), leasing and business services (8.2%), and financial services (5.6%) [3][5]. Consumer Prices - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.2% year-on-year in October, following a decline of 0.3% in the previous month. Month-on-month, the CPI also rose by 0.2% [3][5]. Trade Performance - Goods import and export maintained growth, with general trade increasing by 2.3% from January to October, accounting for 63.4% of total trade. Trade with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative grew by 5.9% [5]. Economic Challenges and Outlook - Despite the overall stability, external uncertainties and domestic structural adjustment pressures pose challenges to economic performance. Future efforts will focus on enhancing innovation, expanding domestic demand, and stabilizing employment and market expectations [7][12][14]. - Fixed asset investment saw a year-on-year decline of 1.7% in October, attributed to various factors, although the investment structure is improving, indicating significant potential for future investment [12][14].

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, the national economy maintained a stable and progressive development trend, with industrial added value increasing by 4.9% year-on-year, service production index rising by 4.6%, and retail sales of consumer goods growing by 2.9% [1][10]. Industrial Production - The industrial added value for October increased by 4.9% year-on-year and 0.17% month-on-month. The mining industry grew by 4.5%, manufacturing by 4.9%, and electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply by 5.4% [3]. - Equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing sectors showed strong growth, with increases of 8.0% and 7.2% respectively, outpacing the overall industrial growth by 3.1 and 2.3 percentage points [3]. - The profit of industrial enterprises from January to September reached 53,732 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.2% [3]. Service Sector - The service production index rose by 4.6% year-on-year in October, with significant growth in information transmission, software, and IT services (13.0%), leasing and business services (8.2%), and finance (5.6%) [4]. - The business activity index for the service sector was at 50.2%, indicating stable activity levels [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 online retail accounting for 25.2% of total retail sales [5]. Fixed Asset Investment - From January to October, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) was 408,914 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.7%. However, manufacturing investment grew by 2.7% [6]. - Real estate development investment saw a significant decline of 14.7% [6]. Trade and Exports - In October, the total import and export value was 37,028 billion yuan, a slight increase of 0.1% year-on-year, with exports decreasing by 0.8% and imports increasing by 1.4% [7]. - From January to October, the total import and export value reached 373,090 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.6% [7]. Employment and Prices - The urban surveyed unemployment rate in October was 5.1%, showing a slight decrease 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]. - The Producer Price Index (PPI) for industrial producers decreased by 2.1% year-on-year, with the decline narrowing compared to the previous month [9]. Conclusion - Overall, the national economy in October showed stability and progress, with ongoing structural adjustments and challenges ahead. The focus remains on expanding domestic demand and stabilizing employment and market expectations [10].

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]