Economic Growth - In April, the industrial added value above designated size grew by 6.1% year-on-year, marking one of the highest monthly growth rates since last year [1][2] - The manufacturing sector saw a growth of 6.6%, surpassing the overall industrial growth by 0.5 percentage points [2] - The contribution rate of the equipment manufacturing industry to the growth of industrial production reached 55.9%, with a year-on-year increase of 9.8% in April [2][4] Policy Impact - The combination of macroeconomic policies has effectively expanded market demand, supported enterprise production, and boosted market confidence [1][3] - Recent policy measures, including interest rate cuts and the establishment of new financial tools, are expected to support sustained economic recovery [3][10] - The "Two New" policies have significantly contributed to industrial production growth, particularly in sectors like agricultural machinery and electric bicycles [9][10] Industrial Structure - The equipment manufacturing industry is highlighted as a key pillar of China's manufacturing sector, with its added value accounting for 36.3% of the total industrial output [4] - High-tech manufacturing saw a year-on-year increase of 10% in April, indicating a strong trend towards high-end industrial development [7][8] - The digital product manufacturing sector also experienced a 10% increase in added value, driven by advancements in smart devices and AI technologies [7][8] Investment Trends - From January to April, manufacturing investment grew by 8.8%, significantly outpacing overall investment growth [5][10] - Fixed asset investment increased by 4% in the same period, with equipment purchase investment rising by 18.2%, contributing 64.5% to total investment growth [10] - High-tech service industry investment rose by 11.3%, reflecting a growing demand for technological innovation and service integration [8] Market Demand and Pricing - The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 2.7% year-on-year in April, but some sectors are seeing price improvements due to recovering market demand [12][13] - High-end manufacturing sectors are experiencing increased demand, leading to price rises in products like wearable devices and aircraft [12] - Traditional industries are also witnessing improved supply-demand dynamics, with reduced price declines in sectors such as black metal smelting [13][14] Foreign Trade - In the first four months, China's total goods import and export volume grew by 2.4%, with April seeing a 5.6% increase [14] - Exports grew by 9.3% in April, demonstrating resilience despite external pressures [14]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes that the acceleration of technological innovation will significantly contribute to high-quality development, fostering a virtuous cycle among technology, industry, and finance, and integrating various chains such as funding, innovation, and talent [1][4] - A series of tax and fee reduction policies have effectively supported the cultivation of new productive forces and the high-quality development of the manufacturing industry, with tax reductions and refunds amounting to 424.1 billion yuan in the first quarter of this year [1][2] - The precision of tax reductions reflects the "quality improvement and efficiency enhancement" role of fiscal policy, focusing on R&D investment, venture capital, and key industrial chains, thereby strengthening the innovation capabilities of enterprises [1][3] Group 2 - The comprehensive effects of structural tax reductions and other measures have led to a positive growth trend in innovation momentum, with high-tech industry sales revenue increasing by 13.9% year-on-year in the first four months of this year, significantly outpacing the overall national growth rate [2] - Manufacturing has also shown steady growth, with sales revenue increasing by 4.7% year-on-year in the same period, particularly in advanced manufacturing sectors such as computer and intelligent equipment manufacturing, which saw sales revenue growth of 23.8% and 15.7% respectively [2] - The government has introduced a series of tax incentives covering all aspects of enterprise innovation activities, promoting the high-end, intelligent, and green transformation of the manufacturing sector, thereby enhancing the economy's new driving force [3]

Core Viewpoint - The easing of trade tensions between China and the U.S. is expected to support the resilience of foreign trade in the second quarter, but the future of economic negotiations remains uncertain due to escalating strategic competition between the two countries [1][12]. Group 1: Trade and Economic Impact - In April, China's exports to the U.S. decreased by 21% year-on-year, while imports fell by 14%, indicating a significant impact from the tariffs, but the overall trade balance was not completely disrupted [2]. - China's overall export growth in April was 8.1%, significantly higher than the market expectation of 2.0%, supported by increased exports to non-U.S. countries, such as a 21% increase to ASEAN [2]. - The industrial added value in April grew by 6.1% year-on-year, exceeding the market expectation of 5.5%, driven by resilient foreign trade [2]. Group 2: Economic Growth and Structural Changes - The high-tech manufacturing and digital product sectors showed strong performance, with year-on-year growth rates of 10% for both categories, indicating a shift towards industrial upgrading [3]. - Investment in high-tech services increased by 11.3% year-on-year from January to April, with information services seeing a remarkable 40.6% growth [3]. Group 3: Infrastructure Investment - Infrastructure investment (excluding electricity) grew by 5.8% year-on-year from January to April, supported by accelerated fiscal policies [4]. - Local government special bonds issuance reached 1.19 trillion yuan, a 65% increase year-on-year, indicating a proactive approach to funding infrastructure projects [4]. Group 4: Financial Market Resilience - The Chinese financial market demonstrated strong resilience, with the A-share market rebounding by 7.1% from its low in April, and the onshore and offshore RMB appreciating by 1.2% and 2.2% respectively [5][6]. - Despite the pressures from U.S. tariffs, foreign capital continued to show interest in Chinese assets, with net inflows into domestic bonds and stocks [6]. Group 5: Currency and Exchange Rate Dynamics - The RMB appreciated against the USD, but its real effective exchange rate index fell by 2.9% in April, indicating a passive appreciation that does not harm export competitiveness [8]. - The foreign exchange market remained stable, with banks reporting a surplus in foreign exchange settlement and sales, driven by increased willingness to settle in RMB [7]. Group 6: Consumer and Real Estate Market Trends - Consumer spending showed signs of weakness, with retail sales growth slowing to 5.1% in April, below market expectations, largely due to declining automobile sales [10]. - The real estate market faced challenges, with sales volume and value declining by 2.1% and 6.7% year-on-year, respectively, indicating a weakening demand [11].

Group 1 - Structural tax reductions and fee cuts are important tools for implementing proactive fiscal policies and directly benefiting enterprises, with significant effects on promoting technological innovation and high-quality development in manufacturing [1] - Recent tax incentives include an increase in the R&D expense deduction ratio to 100%, with further increases to 120% for integrated circuits and industrial mother machines, and a 5% VAT input tax deduction for advanced manufacturing, raised to 15% for specific sectors [1] - In the first quarter of this year, tax reductions and refunds supporting technological innovation and manufacturing reached 424.1 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - In the first four months of this year, sales revenue in high-tech industries, technology transfer services, digital economy core industries, and enterprise procurement of digital technologies increased by 13.9%, 33.6%, 9.7%, and 9.4% respectively, indicating a rapid development of new productive forces [2] - Manufacturing sales revenue grew by 4.7% year-on-year, with equipment manufacturing, digital product manufacturing, and high-tech manufacturing increasing by 9.4%, 12.6%, and 12.2% respectively, reflecting steady growth and innovation in the sector [2] - The State Taxation Administration will continue to leverage big data to ensure that policy benefits reach the intended recipients and will combat fraudulent claims for tax benefits [2] Group 3 - Structural tax reductions and fee cuts are expected to continue playing a positive role, enhancing corporate innovation capabilities and better serving the construction of a modern industrial system [3]

Group 1 - The manufacturing sector in China showed significant growth in April, with a year-on-year increase of 9.8% in the value added of large-scale equipment manufacturing, contributing 55.9% to the overall industrial production growth [3] - High-tech manufacturing and digital product manufacturing also experienced a year-on-year increase of 10%, driven by strong demand for servers and industrial robots, with server production nearly doubling and industrial robot production increasing by 51.5% [3] - The government plans to continue implementing policies to enhance the quality and scope of new industries, accelerate the "AI+" initiative, and expand effective investment to promote sustained growth in the industrial economy [3] Group 2 - China and the ten ASEAN countries have completed negotiations for the upgraded version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, which includes nine new chapters focusing on digital economy, green economy, and supply chain connectivity [5] - The 3.0 version aims to deepen regional economic integration and enhance the integration of production and supply chains, providing greater certainty for regional and global trade amid significant economic challenges [5] - Both parties will actively promote domestic approval processes to facilitate the formal signing of the upgraded agreement by the end of the year [5] Group 3 - The Fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo is scheduled to be held from June 12 to 15 in Changsha, Hunan, with participation from over 12,000 individuals from 44 African countries and six international organizations [6][7] - The expo will feature various sectors including mining technology, clean energy, and modern agricultural machinery, along with special exhibitions showcasing well-known brands and products from Africa [7] - The Chinese government will support all least developed countries that have diplomatic relations with China by offering zero tariffs on 100% of product categories, allowing them to benefit from the Chinese market [7]

华夏时报（www.chinatimes.net.cn）记者 张智 北京报道 4月份，面对外部冲击影响加大、内部困难挑战叠加的复杂局面，我国经济顶住压力稳定增长，延续向新向好态 势。 5月19日，国家统计局新闻发言人、国民经济综合统计司司长付凌晖表示，4月我国经济生产需求平稳增长，就业 形势总体稳定，新动能积聚成长。 毕马威中国发布的2025年二季度《中国经济观察》报告指出："内需方面，得益于国内政策前置发力，居民消费、 企业投资显现出较强韧性；外需方面，在4月对等关税预期之下，企业抢出口活动热度较高。内需修复，外需走 强，国内生产热度也同步回升。" 不过，毕马威中国经济研究院院长蔡伟也对本报记者提醒，后续经济表现仍存隐忧。内需方面，当前国内生产仍 然强于需求，物价仍在低位波动，一季度GDP平减指数为-0.8%，已经连续第八个季度为负；房企库存压力不减， 房地产企稳的前景仍不明朗；耐用消费品以旧换新消费政策刺激效果或将减弱。外需方面，短期因中美贸易谈判 取得实质性进展，关税降幅超预期，二季度我国出口仍有支撑，但后续中美博弈或长期拉锯，国际贸易形势依然 复杂多变，需要政府和企业提前布局。 "下阶段，要坚持稳中求进 ...

Economic Growth and Industrial Performance - In April, China's industrial added value above designated size grew by 6.1% year-on-year, marking a relatively fast growth rate for 2024 [1] - The service production index increased by 6% year-on-year, with information and business services showing stable growth, outpacing the overall service sector [1] Domestic Demand and Consumption - Social retail sales of consumer goods rose by 5.1% year-on-year in April, driven by the effects of the old-for-new consumption policy, which contributed 1.4 percentage points to the total growth [2] - Fixed asset investment grew by 4% year-on-year from January to April, with equipment and tool purchases increasing by 18.2%, contributing 64.5% to the overall investment growth [2] High-tech Manufacturing and New Production Capacity - The added value of high-tech manufacturing above designated size increased by 10% year-on-year, outpacing the overall industrial growth by 3.9 percentage points [4] - Key sectors such as aerospace equipment manufacturing and integrated circuit manufacturing saw significant growth, with increases of 21.4% and 21.3% respectively [4] Digital and Green Transformation - The added value of digital product manufacturing grew by 10% in April, with smart device manufacturing and electronic components experiencing accelerated growth [6] - New energy vehicles and lithium-ion batteries for vehicles showed remarkable production increases of 38.9% and 61.8% respectively [6] Consumer Market Trends - The retail sales of household appliances and audio-visual equipment surged by 38.8%, while furniture and communication equipment also saw significant growth [10] - Online retail sales of physical goods increased by 5.8% year-on-year, reflecting a growing trend in e-commerce [10] Policy Impact on Consumption - The implementation of the old-for-new consumption policy and improvements in the consumption environment have significantly boosted the consumer market [12] - The demand for green and upgraded consumption continues to rise, contributing to the stability and recovery of the consumer market [12]

Group 1: Tax Policies and Support for Innovation - In the first quarter of this year, tax reductions and refunds supporting technological innovation and manufacturing reached 424.1 billion yuan, accelerating high-quality development in these sectors [1] - A series of tax incentives have been introduced, including a 100% pre-tax deduction for R&D expenses and a 120% deduction for integrated circuit and industrial mother machine companies [2] - The publication of two guides on tax incentives for technological innovation and manufacturing development demonstrates a systematic approach to support these sectors [4] Group 2: Growth in Manufacturing and High-tech Industries - In the first four months of this year, manufacturing sales revenue increased by 4.7%, with high-tech manufacturing growing by 12.2% [3] - Advanced manufacturing sectors, such as computer and smart device manufacturing, saw sales revenue growth of 23.8% and 15.7%, respectively, indicating a strong innovation-driven growth [3] - The growth in high-tech industries, with a 13.9% increase in sales revenue, reflects a positive trend in innovation-driven sectors [1][3] Group 3: Implementation and Compliance of Tax Policies - The tax authorities are committed to ensuring that tax benefits reach the intended recipients quickly and effectively, utilizing big data for policy implementation [5] - Continuous support and guidance are provided to taxpayers to enhance compliance and prevent fraudulent claims for tax benefits [5]

Economic Growth and Policy Implementation - The national economy has shown resilience and stable growth in April, supported by proactive macro policies that effectively respond to external shocks [1][2] - Major production demand indicators have seen significant growth compared to the previous year, with industrial value-added increasing by 6.1% year-on-year in April [2] - Fixed asset investment has also expanded, with a year-on-year growth of 4% in the first four months [2] Trade and External Resilience - Despite a challenging international environment, China's foreign trade has maintained steady growth, with total goods import and export value increasing by 2.4% year-on-year in the first four months [3] - Trade with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative has grown by 3.9%, indicating a diversification in trade partnerships [3] Consumer Market Dynamics - The consumer market has shown stable growth, with retail sales of consumer goods increasing by 4.7% year-on-year in the first four months, supported by policies promoting consumption [4] - The "old for new" consumption policy has positively impacted sales in various categories, with significant year-on-year growth in household appliances and communication equipment [4] New Economic Drivers - New consumption drivers are emerging, with online retail and instant retail gaining popularity, leading to a 5.8% year-on-year increase in physical goods online retail sales [4] - The high-tech manufacturing sector has also seen robust growth, with a 10% year-on-year increase in value-added for high-tech manufacturing in April [3] Policy Effectiveness and Future Outlook - The effectiveness of macro policies has been evident, with a focus on stabilizing employment, businesses, and market expectations to ensure sustainable economic development [5][8] - The government aims to enhance consumer capacity and improve the consumption environment to further unlock consumption potential [5]

规模以上工业增加值同比增长6.1% 消费同比增长5.1% 投资持续扩大 透视四月宏观经济数据：顶住压力稳定增长 ◎记者陈芳 面对外部冲击影响加大、内部困难挑战叠加的复杂局面，我国经济顶住压力稳定增长，展现较强韧性。 国家统计局5月19日发布数据显示，4月，规模以上工业增加值同比增长6.1%，内需稳步扩大，全国城 镇调查失业率连续2个月下降，新质生产力加快培育。 专家分析称，随着近期出台的稳经济稳就业系列措施和一揽子金融政策逐步显效，下一阶段经济有望保 持稳中有进态势。 国内需求稳步扩大 今年以来，"两重""两新"政策力度加大，内需支撑力较强。据国家统计局数据，4月，社会消费品零售 总额37174亿元，同比增长5.1%；环比增长0.24%。此外，1至4月，社会消费品零售总额161845亿元， 同比增长4.7%，比一季度加快0.1个百分点；固定资产投资同比增长4%，较一季度略有放缓，但快于去 年全年增速。 消费新动能增势较好，网上零售、即时零售等新业态增速快于整体。1至4月，实物商品网上零售额同比 增长5.8%，快于整体消费增速；旅游出行相关服务消费增长较快，交通出行、通讯信息、旅游咨询租 赁服务类零售额均保持两 ...