Economic Daily Jin Guanping: Macroeconomic policies need to continue to exert force and increase strength at the right time

Macroeconomic policy is an important driving force for the stable operation of the economy. In the first half of this year, faced with an increasingly complex and severe external environment, our country responded appropriately with policies, allowing the economy to withstand pressure and rise to challenges, achieving a year-on-year GDP growth of 5.3%. Major economic indicators such as consumption, investment, and foreign trade performed well, new productive forces flourished, and social safety nets were further strengthened, delivering a high-quality performance report. Analyzing by quarter, under the adverse situation of "market unpredictability" compounded by "market difficulties," the economy grew by 5.2% year-on-year in the second quarter, fully demonstrating the effectiveness of macroeconomic regulation. Maintaining the continuity and stability of policies, ensuring smooth policy transitions, and providing stable policy and market expectations for business entities are essential to effectively consolidate the results of stable growth