Manufacturing Sector - In December 2025, the manufacturing PMI increased by 0.9 points to 50.1, significantly above the seasonal trend where the average decline over the past 10 years was 0.3 points[3] - Only 4 out of 15 sub-sectors are in the expansion zone, a decrease of 4 from November, with specialized equipment, non-metallic mineral products, and agricultural products falling below the prosperity line[3] - High-tech manufacturing PMI rose to 52.5, up 2.4 points from the previous month, indicating strong growth in this sector[3] Industry Performance - The pharmaceutical, automotive, textile, and computer communication sectors lead in prosperity, with PMI values between 55-60, while the chemical, metal products, and non-metallic mineral sectors are between 45-50[4] - The pharmaceutical sector's production and demand may be influenced by the flu season, while the petrochemical sector stabilized with a production increase of 15 points[5] - The electrical machinery sector saw a 1.3-point increase in PMI, driven by strong demand in home appliances and new energy sectors[6] Emerging Industries - Emerging industries such as biotechnology, new energy vehicles, and next-generation information technology maintain high prosperity levels, with biotechnology PMI rising by 2.7 points[7] - Among seven emerging industries, biotechnology has the highest prosperity level at 60, while new energy vehicles and next-generation information technology are between 50-55[7] Construction Sector - The construction sector's PMI rose by 3.2 points to 52.9, marking a return to expansion after four months[9] - The real estate sector saw a slight increase of 0.5 points, with construction activities improving due to favorable policies and funding availability[8] - New orders in the construction sector increased by 1.3 points, with real estate new orders rising by 8.2 points[10] Service Sector - The service sector's business activity index increased by 0.2 points to 49.7, with online information technology services and postal services leading the growth[12] - The hospitality and catering sectors experienced the lowest prosperity levels, with indices below 45, reflecting weak consumer activity[12] - The financial services sector remains strong, with indices above 60, indicating robust performance in monetary and capital market services[12]

Core Viewpoint - The consensus reached during the China-US Kuala Lumpur economic and trade consultations is expected to stabilize trade relations, improve China's external circulation, and reduce market risk premiums [1][3]. Macro - The reduction and continued suspension of tariffs will help improve China-US trade and support Chinese exports. The US will cancel the 10% "fentanyl tariff" on Chinese goods and suspend the 24% equivalent tariff for one year, leading to a decrease in the overall effective tariff rate from 27% to 17% by 2025 [4][5]. - The expected increase in Chinese exports to the US could be around 10% due to the lowered tariff rate [4]. Export Controls - The US will suspend the implementation of the "50% penetration rule" for export controls for one year, which will benefit trade in key areas between China and the US. China will also relax certain export controls for rare earths and lithium battery materials for one year [6]. International Trade Costs - The suspension of port fees and related measures by both countries is expected to lower international trade costs and enhance shipping demand, particularly for agricultural products [7][19]. Agriculture - The consensus to expand agricultural trade is expected to accelerate trade in agricultural products, with projections indicating a slight decrease in China's soybean import share from the US in 2025 [7][20]. Technology - The outcomes of the consultations are favorable for the Chinese technology sector, particularly in terms of tariff reductions on electronic products and the suspension of certain export control measures, although restrictions on advanced technology access remain [25]. Commodities - The cancellation and delay of tariff barriers are expected to boost short-term demand for various commodities, including copper and aluminum, while also supporting the prices of precious metals like gold and silver [27][28]. Internet - The reduction in tariffs is expected to benefit cross-border e-commerce platforms, allowing them to maintain competitive pricing in the US market [31]. Textiles and Apparel - The easing of trade tensions may help stabilize the utilization rate of textile and apparel production capacity in China, benefiting companies that have not fully relocated their production [33]. Home Appliances - The reduction in tariff pressure is expected to provide direct benefits to the home appliance sector, improving the profitability of companies heavily reliant on exports to the US [36][37].