Group 1: Retail Sales - In July 2025, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 38,780 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 3.7%. Excluding automobiles, retail sales amounted to 34,931 billion yuan, growing by 4.3% [2][4] - From January to July 2025, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 284,238 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 4.8%. Excluding automobiles, retail sales were 257,014 billion yuan, growing by 5.3% [2][4] Group 2: Fixed Asset Investment - From January to July 2025, national fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) totaled 288,229 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 1.6%. Private fixed asset investment decreased by 1.5% [5][6] - In July 2025, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) decreased by 0.63% month-on-month [6] - By industry, the first industry saw an investment of 5,646 billion yuan (growth of 5.6%), the second industry 104,455 billion yuan (growth of 8.9%), and the third industry 178,128 billion yuan (decline of 2.3%) [6] Group 3: Industrial Production - In July 2025, the industrial added value of enterprises above designated size grew by 5.7% year-on-year, with a month-on-month increase of 0.38% [7][8] - From January to July 2025, the industrial added value increased by 6.3% year-on-year [8] - By sector, mining industry added value grew by 5.0%, manufacturing by 6.2%, and electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply by 3.3% [8] Group 4: Energy Production - In July 2025, the production of crude oil was stable, with an output of 1,812 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 1.2% [17] - Natural gas production accelerated, reaching 216 billion cubic meters in July, with a year-on-year growth of 7.4% [19] - Electricity production increased by 3.1% year-on-year in July, totaling 9,267 billion kilowatt-hours [21]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the performance of China's economy in July, highlighting a slowdown in key economic indicators due to external and domestic challenges, including extreme weather and trade tensions. The focus is on maintaining policy stability and promoting domestic demand to support economic growth [3][4][5]. Economic Performance - In July, China's industrial added value increased by 5.7% year-on-year, a decrease of 1.1 percentage points from June. The retail sales of consumer goods grew by 3.7%, also down by 1.1 percentage points from the previous month [3][4]. - Fixed asset investment from January to July rose by 1.6% year-on-year, with a decline of 1.2 percentage points compared to the first half of the year [3][4]. Industrial Production - The manufacturing sector showed a growth of 6.2% in July, while the mining industry grew by 5.0% and the electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply sector increased by 3.3% [4]. - The article notes that the "two new" initiatives are positively impacting industrial production, with significant growth in shipbuilding and electric motor manufacturing [4][5]. Consumer Market - The consumer market showed a mixed performance, with retail sales growth slowing down in July but service sector sales remaining stable. The overall retail sales growth for services was 5.2% from January to July [10][11]. - The article emphasizes the impact of policies promoting the replacement of old consumer goods, which has led to substantial growth in categories like electric bicycles and 5G smartphones [10][11]. Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment reached 288,229 billion yuan from January to July, with a 1.6% year-on-year increase. Excluding real estate, investment grew by 5.3% [14]. - Infrastructure investment rose by 3.2%, while manufacturing investment increased by 6.2%. However, real estate development investment saw a decline of 12.0% [14][15]. - The article highlights that despite a nominal slowdown in investment growth, the actual physical workload remains robust, driven by innovation and equipment upgrades [14][16]. Future Outlook - The article suggests that while there are pressures on investment growth, the potential for future investment remains significant, particularly in new productive forces and urban-rural coordination [16]. - The need for continued policy support to enhance domestic demand and innovation is emphasized to ensure sustainable economic development [5][7].

Economic Overview - In July, the national economy maintained a steady and progressive development trend, with industrial added value increasing by 5.7% year-on-year and retail sales of consumer goods reaching 38,780 billion yuan, up 3.7% year-on-year [1][2][10] Industrial Production - The industrial added value for July increased by 5.7% year-on-year and 0.38% month-on-month, with mining, manufacturing, and electricity sectors growing by 5.0%, 6.2%, and 3.3% respectively [3] - High-tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing saw significant growth, with increases of 9.3% and 8.4% year-on-year, respectively [3] - The manufacturing purchasing managers' index was recorded at 49.3, indicating a slight contraction in manufacturing activity [3] Service Sector - The service sector production index rose by 5.8% year-on-year in July, with notable growth in information transmission, finance, and business services [4] - The business activity index for the service sector was at 50.0, indicating stability, while the business activity expectation index was at 56.6, suggesting positive future expectations [4] Retail Sales - Retail sales of consumer goods totaled 38,780 billion yuan in July, marking a 3.7% year-on-year increase, with urban and rural retail sales growing by 3.6% and 3.9%, respectively [5] - Online retail sales reached 86,835 billion yuan, up 9.2% year-on-year, with physical goods accounting for 24.9% of total retail sales [5] Fixed Asset Investment - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) reached 288,229 billion yuan from January to July, growing by 1.6% year-on-year, with manufacturing investment increasing by 6.2% [6] - Infrastructure investment grew by 3.2%, while real estate development investment saw a decline of 12.0% [6] Trade and Exports - In July, the total value of goods imports and exports was 39,102 billion yuan, up 6.7% year-on-year, with exports increasing by 8.0% and imports by 4.8% [7] - From January to July, the total value of goods imports and exports was 256,969 billion yuan, a 3.5% increase year-on-year [7] Employment and Prices - The urban survey unemployment rate was stable at 5.2% in July, with a slight seasonal increase [8] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained flat year-on-year in July, with core CPI rising by 0.8% [9]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the steady growth of China's economy in July, driven by robust industrial production, service sector expansion, and increasing consumer demand, despite facing external challenges and domestic issues [3][13]. Group 1: Industrial Production - In July, the industrial added value of large-scale enterprises increased by 5.7% year-on-year and 0.38% month-on-month [4] - The manufacturing sector grew by 6.2%, with equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing increasing by 8.4% and 9.3% respectively, outperforming the overall industrial growth [4] - The profit of large-scale industrial enterprises totaled 34,365 billion yuan from January to June, showing a year-on-year decline of 1.8% [4] Group 2: Service Sector - The service sector production index rose by 5.8% year-on-year in July, with significant growth in information transmission, finance, and business services [5][6] - From January to July, the service sector production index increased by 5.9%, and the revenue of large-scale service enterprises grew by 7.5% [5][6] Group 3: Market Sales - In July, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 38,780 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 3.7% [7] - Online retail sales amounted to 86,835 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 9.2%, and physical goods online retail sales grew by 6.3% [7] Group 4: Fixed Asset Investment - From January to July, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) was 288,229 billion yuan, up 1.6% year-on-year, with manufacturing investment increasing by 6.2% [8] - Infrastructure investment grew by 3.2%, while real estate development investment saw a decline of 12.0% [8] Group 5: Trade and Employment - In July, the total import and export value reached 39,102 billion yuan, with exports growing by 8.0% and imports by 4.8% [9] - The urban surveyed unemployment rate was stable at 5.2% in July, with a slight seasonal increase [10][11] Group 6: Consumer Prices - In July, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained flat year-on-year, with a month-on-month increase of 0.4% [12] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.8% year-on-year, indicating a slight increase in inflationary pressure [12]

Group 1 - In July, the industrial added value of large-scale industries increased by 5.7% year-on-year, a slight decline of 1.1 percentage points compared to the first half of the year [1] - From January to July, the industrial added value grew by 6.3% year-on-year [1] - Among the three major sectors, mining increased by 5.0%, manufacturing by 6.2%, and electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply by 3.3% in July [1] Group 2 - In July, 35 out of 41 major industries maintained year-on-year growth in added value, with notable increases in chemical manufacturing (7.2%), transportation equipment manufacturing (13.7%), electrical machinery (10.2%), and computer and electronic equipment manufacturing (10.2%) [1] - The equipment manufacturing sector saw an 8.4% increase in added value, while high-tech manufacturing grew by 9.3%, both exceeding the overall industrial growth rate by 2.7 and 3.6 percentage points respectively [1] - The policy for equipment updates has stimulated demand across industries for upgrading equipment, supported by financial assistance and policy incentives [1] Group 3 - The National Development and Reform Commission announced that 188 billion yuan of special government bonds for equipment updates have been allocated, supporting approximately 8,400 projects across various sectors, leading to a total investment exceeding 1 trillion yuan [2] - Analysts predict that industrial production momentum may weaken in the second half of the year due to declining exports and increased domestic consumption and investment efforts [3] - The overall industrial production growth rate is expected to slow down, potentially aligning with or slightly below GDP growth, indicating a shift in economic growth drivers towards the service sector [3] Group 4 - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology plans to introduce growth stabilization measures for key industries such as steel, non-ferrous metals, petrochemicals, and building materials [4] - The ministry aims to support major industrial provinces in implementing supportive policies, fostering new growth points, and enhancing industrial transformation to stabilize industrial economic operations [4]

Economic Overview - In July, the industrial added value increased by 5.7% year-on-year, with mining growing by 5.0%, manufacturing by 6.2%, and electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply by 3.3% [4] - Among the economic types, state-controlled enterprises saw a 5.4% increase, joint-stock enterprises grew by 6.5%, foreign and Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan-invested enterprises increased by 2.8%, and private enterprises grew by 5.0% [4] Industry Performance - Out of 41 major industries, 35 reported year-on-year growth in added value in July. Notable growth was seen in black metal smelting and rolling (8.6%), non-ferrous metal smelting and rolling (6.8%), and general equipment manufacturing (8.4%) [2][4] - The automotive manufacturing sector grew by 8.5%, with new energy vehicles increasing by 17.1% [3][4] Product Output - In July, among 623 industrial products, 335 saw a year-on-year increase in output. Steel production reached 12.295 million tons (up 6.4%), while cement production fell to 14.557 million tons (down 5.6%) [3] - The output of ethylene was 3.12 million tons (up 9.1%), and automobile production was 2.51 million units (up 8.4%) [3][4] Sales and Exports - The sales rate for industrial enterprises was 97.1%, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points year-on-year. The export delivery value reached 1.2904 trillion yuan, a nominal increase of 0.8% [3][4]

Group 1 - The capacity utilization rate for the electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply industry in the second quarter of 2025 was 71.5%, which represents a 0.1 percentage point increase compared to the same period last year [1] - For the first half of 2025, the cumulative capacity utilization rate for the industry was 72.6%, showing a 1.3 percentage point increase compared to the same period last year [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - In July 2025, the national consumer price index (CPI) was flat year - on - year. Food prices decreased by 1.6%, non - food prices increased by 0.3%, consumer goods prices decreased by 0.4%, and service prices increased by 0.5%. From January to July, the average CPI decreased by 0.1% compared with the same period last year [5][51]. - In July 2025, the producer price index for industrial products (PPI) decreased by 3.6% year - on - year, and the purchasing price index for industrial producers decreased by 4.5%. From January to July, the average PPI decreased by 2.9% compared with the same period last year, and the purchasing price index for industrial producers decreased by 3.2% [5][58]. - As of the end of July 2025, China's gold reserves were 73.96 million ounces, an increase of 60,000 ounces from the end of June 2025, increasing for 9 consecutive months. It is expected that the central bank will continue to increase its gold holdings [6]. - As of the end of July 2025, China's foreign exchange reserves were $3.2922 trillion, a decrease of $25.2 billion or 0.76% from the end of June, remaining above $3.2 trillion for 20 consecutive months [6]. - In the first 7 months of this year, China's goods trade showed an upward trend. The total value of imports and exports was 25.7 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 3.5%, and the growth rate was 0.6 percentage points faster than that in the first half of the year [6]. - In July 2025, the manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) was 49.3%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month. The manufacturing industry's prosperity level declined seasonally and generally remained in a downward trend [6]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs National Economic Accounting - GDP quarterly year - on - year growth rates from Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 are presented. Different industries such as agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery, industry, construction, and services have their respective growth rate trends [8]. - The contribution rates of different industries to GDP growth from Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 are shown, including agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery, industry, construction, and various service - related industries [13]. Industry Industrial Growth Rate - The year - on - year growth rates of added value of major industries from May to June in the past two years are provided, including coal mining and washing, oil and gas extraction, and manufacturing industries [22]. Major Industrial Output - The output data of major industrial products from June 2024 to June 2025 are listed, including energy products, industrial raw materials, and finished products [24]. Industry Electricity Consumption - The year - on - year growth rates of electricity consumption of major industries from March 2024 to May 2025 are given, including agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery, mining, and manufacturing [33]. Industrial Enterprise Profits - From January to June 2025, the total profit of large - scale industrial enterprises was 3.4365 trillion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 1.8%. The main industry profit situations vary, with some industries showing growth and others decline [36]. - From January to June 2025, the mining industry's profit was 429.41 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 30.3%; the manufacturing industry's profit was 2.59006 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 4.5%; the electricity, heat, gas and water production and supply industry's profit was 417.04 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 3.3% [41]. Industrial Enterprise Inventory - As of the end of May 2025, the finished product inventory of large - scale industrial enterprises was 6.65 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 3.5%. The overall inventory is in a stage from passive replenishment to passive destocking [46]. Price Index CPI - In July 2025, the CPI was flat year - on - year. Food prices decreased, while non - food prices increased. The average CPI from January to July decreased by 0.1% compared with the same period last year [51]. - The year - on - year and month - on - month data of CPI sub - items from July 2024 to July 2025 are presented, including food, clothing, housing, and other categories [52]. PPI - In July 2025, the PPI decreased by 3.6% year - on - year, and the purchasing price index for industrial producers decreased by 4.5%. The average PPI from January to July decreased by 2.9% compared with the same period last year [58]. - The year - on - year data of PPI for major industries from July 2024 to July 2025 are provided, including production materials, living materials, and various mining and manufacturing industries [58][61]. - The year - on - year data of industrial producer purchasing prices from July 2024 to July 2025 are given, including fuel power, black metal materials, and other categories [62]. Main City Newly - Built Residential Prices - The year - on - year and month - on - month data of the price index of newly - built commercial residential buildings in 70 large and medium - sized cities from June 2015 to June 2025 are shown, including data for first - tier, second - tier, and third - tier cities [63][64][66].

Core Viewpoint - Ningbo Energy Group Co., Ltd. is acquiring 100% equity of Ningbo Yongneng Comprehensive Energy Service Co., Ltd. by purchasing 35% and 6% stakes from Ningbo Meike and Ningbo Guotong respectively, with a total cash consideration of 780.13 million and 133.74 million plus transitional profit and loss allocation [1][2][3] Transaction Overview - The acquisition aims to optimize resource allocation, improve operational decision-making efficiency, and reduce management costs [2][3] - The total purchase price for the stakes is 913.87 million plus transitional profit and loss allocation [2][3] - The transaction does not constitute a related party transaction or a major asset restructuring and does not require shareholder meeting approval [1][3] Parties Involved - Ningbo Meike Carbon Dioxide Heat Pump Technology Co., Ltd. holds a 35% stake in Ningbo Yongneng, while Ningbo Guotong Project Management Consulting Co., Ltd. holds a 6% stake [4][5] - Ningbo Meike was established on March 12, 2015, with a registered capital of 124.65 million [4] - Ningbo Guotong was established on November 30, 2020, with a registered capital of 2.98 million [5][7] Target Company Information - Ningbo Yongneng Comprehensive Energy Service Co., Ltd. will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ningbo Energy after the acquisition [8] - The company has a registered capital of 50 million and is involved in energy technology research and contract energy management [8][9] - The company’s financials indicate a total asset value of 3,873.03 million and a net asset value of 3,520.58 million [12][14] Valuation and Pricing - The valuation of the 41% stake in Ningbo Yongneng is based on an assessed equity value of 3,408.94 million, reflecting a decrease of 771.06 million from the paid-in capital [12][16] - The transitional profit and loss allocation will be calculated from the assessment base date until the formal equity transfer date [13][16] - The pricing is deemed fair and reasonable, with no goodwill generated from the transaction [16][17] Impact on Company - Post-acquisition, the company will enhance its control over the subsidiary, improving operational efficiency and reducing management costs [17] - The transaction will not affect the company’s consolidated financial statements or operational activities [17] - There will be no changes in management, personnel arrangements, or land leasing related to the target company [17]

Core Viewpoint - In the first half of the year, the total profit of industrial enterprises above designated size in China decreased by 1.8% year-on-year, indicating a challenging economic environment for the industrial sector [1][4]. Group 1: Profit Performance - In the first half of the year, state-controlled enterprises reported a profit of 1,109.12 billion yuan, down 7.6% year-on-year, while joint-stock enterprises saw profits of 2,533.04 billion yuan, a decline of 3.1% [1]. - Foreign and Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan-invested enterprises achieved a profit of 882.31 billion yuan, an increase of 2.5%, and private enterprises reported a profit of 938.97 billion yuan, up 1.7% [1]. - The mining industry experienced a significant profit drop of 30.3%, while the manufacturing sector saw a profit increase of 4.5% [1]. Group 2: Revenue and Cost Analysis - In the first half of the year, industrial enterprises above designated size achieved operating revenue of 66.78 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.5%, with operating costs rising by 2.8% to 57.12 trillion yuan [2]. - The operating profit margin was recorded at 5.15%, a decrease of 0.22 percentage points compared to the previous year [2]. Group 3: Financial Health Indicators - As of the end of June, total assets of industrial enterprises above designated size reached 183.17 trillion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 5.1%, while total liabilities increased by 5.4% to 105.98 trillion yuan [3]. - The asset-liability ratio stood at 57.9%, reflecting a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points year-on-year [3]. - Accounts receivable amounted to 26.69 trillion yuan, up 7.8%, and finished goods inventory was 6.60 trillion yuan, an increase of 3.1% [3].