Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, October 13th, 2025, China's economic volume is expected to reach about 140 trillion yuan, which is a milestone that has attracted global attention!

The forecast data from the National Development and Reform Commission marks a new benchmark for development. 110 trillion yuan, 120 trillion yuan, 130 trillion yuan... Since the "14th Five-Year Plan", China's gross domestic product (GDP) has successively crossed these thresholds.

This year is the final year of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and also the year for planning and layout of the "15th Five-Year Plan".

Looking horizontally, China, with an economy accounting for about 17% of the world, contributes approximately 30% of global growth, becoming a reliable "power source" and "stabilizer" for world economic growth;

Looking vertically, during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's economic increment is expected to exceed 35 trillion yuan, surpassing the economic volume of the third-largest country in the world.

Leading 1.4 billion people toward a better life, since the start of the "14th Five-Year Plan", China's economy has marked a series of solid and shining coordinates ——

"Creativity" is stronger. The "Tiangong" space station is exploring dreams, the C919 aircraft soars across the skies, artificial intelligence is booming, major national equipment amazes the world, and cutting-edge fields are blooming with flowers. For the first time, China has entered the top ten of the global innovation index. Innovation-driven development is reshaping a vibrant China.

"International style" is more prominent. The "friendship circle" of unilateral visa exemptions has expanded to 47 countries, "China travel" and "China shopping" have become new trends, and many overseas bloggers on social media have exclaimed: "China has become 'cool'!"

"Green beauty" is higher. One out of every three degrees of electricity consumed by society is clean green power. The production and sales of new energy vehicles have been the highest in the world for ten consecutive years, the "new three" products are sailing overseas, and "green" has become a new driving force for economic growth.

"Happiness index" is warmer. Each year, more than 12 million urban residents are added to the workforce, and direct settlement of cross-provincial medical expenses benefits 560 million people... In the livelihood list, there is real happiness in people's lives.

Outstanding achievements originate from the transformation of development concepts.

Implementing the new development concept is the inevitable path for China's development and growth in the new era. The new development concept of innovation, coordination, green, openness, and sharing injects strong momentum into China's high-quality economic development. A report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) pointed out that China's economy is gradually shifting towards a higher quality, more balanced, and more sustainable growth model.

Outstanding achievements reflect the new development pattern.

In the first four years of the "14th Five-Year Plan", the average contribution rate of domestic demand to economic growth exceeded 86%, new forms of consumption are emerging, and new models are constantly appearing. A dynamic and powerful domestic market has built a solid foundation for China's economy. The number of open ports continues to increase, and the negative list keeps "slimming down." In the dual circulation of domestic and international markets, China's economy is more accessible and resilient.

On the way forward, wind and rain are the norm. But China's economy has always grown through the trials of wind and rain and strengthened through the tests it has undergone.

Beating drums and urging progress, the new journey of the "15th Five-Year Plan" will begin, calling us to embark on another five-year period full of hope.

Source: Xinhua News Agency

Author: Wang Yuxiao

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