Economic Growth - In the first half of 2025, the GDP growth rate in the eastern region averaged 5.3%, lagging behind the central (5.5%) and western (5.6%) regions, continuing the "east low, west high" trend[6][12] - The top five provinces accounted for 40% of the national GDP, with the top ten provinces making up 61.6%, indicating stable contributions from major economic provinces[13] Industrial Performance - The industrial added value in the central and western regions grew by 7.9% and 8.2% respectively, surpassing the national average of 6.4%, while eastern regions showed stable growth at 7.1%[27][31] - Eastern regions experienced a profit growth of over 10% in industrial enterprises, contrasting with the central and western regions where profits declined or showed minimal growth[31][30] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment in the central region grew by 6.6%, exceeding the national level by 3.8 percentage points, while the eastern region's investment growth was only 1.7%[40][44] - Real estate investment in the eastern region decreased by 9.7%, contributing to the overall sluggish investment performance[44] Consumption Patterns - The central region led the nation in retail sales growth at 6.2%, while the eastern region lagged with a growth rate of only 4%[49][52] - The northeastern region saw a retail sales growth of 5.4%, benefiting from tourism and cultural events[52] Export Dynamics - The central and western regions achieved export growth rates of 15.5% and 17.5%, significantly higher than the national average of 7.2%, while the eastern region's export growth was only 1.4%[60] - Guangdong's exports grew by just 1.1%, heavily impacted by U.S. tariff policies and declining demand in the consumer electronics sector[60] Import Trends - In the first half of 2025, 21 provinces experienced negative import growth, particularly in the eastern and northeastern regions, with the eastern region's imports declining by 5.3%[66] - Some provinces in the central and western regions saw positive import growth, driven by resource products, with Anhui and Gansu achieving import growth rates of 13.4% and 30.3% respectively[66]

Economic Indicators - May 2025 domestic CPI is expected to decrease by 0.4% month-on-month and year-on-year[3] - May 2025 PPI is projected to decline by 0.3% month-on-month and 3.2% year-on-year[3] - Industrial added value is anticipated to slightly drop to 5.5% year-on-year in May 2025[3] - Retail sales of consumer goods are expected to decrease to 5.0% year-on-year in May 2025[3] - Fixed asset investment is forecasted to remain stable at 4.0% year-on-year[3] Trade and Financing - Exports in May 2025 are expected to rise by approximately 8.5% year-on-year[3] - Imports are projected to increase by 4.5% year-on-year[4] - Trade surplus is estimated at $971 million in May 2025[4] - Monthly increase in credit is expected to be 11,000 million yuan[4] - Total social financing is projected to increase by 22,000 million yuan in May 2025[4]

General Principles - The investment management measures aim to strengthen the management of investment activities, standardize investment behavior, reduce investment risks, improve capital operation efficiency, and protect the interests of the company and its shareholders [1] - The company's investment activities should adhere to principles of legality, policy orientation, feasibility, and risk control, aligning with the company's development plan and enhancing investment returns [1] Types of Investments - The types of investments covered include project investments (such as franchise and real estate development), equity investments (including establishing subsidiaries and equity acquisitions), fixed asset investments (like equipment and land), and other investments as per legal regulations [1] Investment Management Structure - The company’s investment decisions are made by the shareholders' meeting and the board of directors according to the company's articles of association and relevant rules [2] - The investment management department leads the investment management work, responsible for drafting and revising investment management systems, preparing annual investment plans, and organizing investment review meetings [2][3] Approval Authority - Investment matters that meet certain thresholds must be submitted for approval by the shareholders' meeting or the board of directors, depending on the asset total, net asset, transaction amount, or profit involved [3][4] - Specific thresholds include asset totals exceeding 50% of the company's audited total assets or transaction amounts exceeding 50% of the audited net assets, with absolute amounts over 50 million [3][4] Project Application and Review - Project investment units must conduct preliminary investigations and feasibility studies, forming an investment project proposal that undergoes initial review by the investment management department [5] - Required materials for project review include a request report, feasibility study, investment agreement, due diligence report, and other relevant documents [5] Project Approval and Monitoring - After approval, any government-required approvals must be organized by the designated institution or project investment unit [6] - The company establishes a monitoring mechanism to oversee the implementation of investment projects, ensuring timely identification of issues and corrective actions [6] Final Provisions - Any matters not covered by these measures or conflicting with laws and regulations will be executed according to the relevant laws and regulations [8] - The board of directors is responsible for interpreting and revising these measures, which take effect upon approval [8]