Investment, consumption and export grew in a balanced manner; domestic demand especially consumer demand became a stronger driving force for economic growth; investment grew steadily and investment structure improved; the national economy developed in the desired direction. Urban and rural household income continued to rise, and domestic consumer demand remained strong.
In the first half of the year, the per capita disposable income of urban residents registered 8065 yuan, a year-on-year growth of 14.4 percent or 6.3 percent in real terms; the per capita cash income of farmers was 2528 yuan, a year-on-year growth of 19.8 percent or 10.3 percent in real terms.