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NDRC: China's GDP set to hit 140 trillion yuan in 2025
China's GDP is projected to reach 140 trillion yuan in 2025, Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission Zheng Shanjie said Wednesday. The country successively crossed the 110-trillion-yuan, 120-trillion-yuan, and 130-trillion-yuan thresholds in the Five-Year Plan period. Despite its vast scale and external challenges, the country has sustained a strong momentum of growth — an unprecedented achievement in the history of world economies, he said.
July 9, 2025
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Growing foreign businesses prove success of China's foreign investment policies
Data shows that foreign direct investment into China totaled 4.7 trillion yuan (US$657 billion) from 2021 to May 2025. Foreign companies play a vital role in driving trade and creating jobs, proving the success of China's foreign investment policies, Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission Zhou Haibing said Wednesday.
July 9, 2025
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China accelerates breakthroughs in core technologies in 14th Five-Year Plan period
China has made more breakthroughs in core technologies during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025), including equipping more products with homegrown chips and making milestone achievements in key sectors, said Yuan Da, secretary-general of the National Development and Reform Commission, at a Wednesday press conference.
July 10, 2025
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China's landmark innovations during 14th Five-Year Plan period
From its first domestically built aircraft carrier with electromagnetic catapults to the world's second space station and a pioneering lunar far-side sample return, China has achieved a series of significant breakthroughs in innovation during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025).
July 10, 2025
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China shoulders responsibilities as major nation during 14th Five-Year Plan period
During its 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China has taken concrete actions to lead global green development, promote shared prosperity among nations, and uphold fairness and justice in the world, as it shoulders its responsibilities as a major nation, said Zheng Shanjie, chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission, on Wednesday.
July 10, 2025
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China still key in driving global growth
China's gross domestic product is expected to reach about 140 trillion yuan ($19.5 trillion) this year, reaffirming the country's role as a major contributor to the world's economic growth, the country's top economic regulator said on Wednesday.
July 10, 2025
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From resilient economy to wider opening up, China's 14th five-year plan delivers remarkable results
With the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) nearing conclusion, China has clocked up a series of landmark achievements, including a resilient economy, solid steps in green transition and unwavering opening up.
July 10, 2025
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Legal representatives speak on rule of law
The State Council Information Office held a group interview Tuesday in Beijing on upholding a people-centered approach and advancing the rule of law in China. Five judicial administration representatives shared their stories.
July 9, 2025
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China's marine economy value exceeds 10 trillion yuan in 2024
The total value of China's marine economy surpassed 10 trillion yuan (about 1.4 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2024 -- a first in the country's history, Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development and Reform Commission, said on Wednesday.
July 9, 2025
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China's energy consumption per unit of GDP decreases 11.6% in 4 years
China's energy consumption per unit of GDP decreased by 11.6 percent in the first four years of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development and Reform Commission, said Wednesday.
July 9, 2025
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China's FDI inflow tops 4.7 trln yuan since 2021
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into China totaled 4.7 trillion yuan (about 657 billion U.S. dollars) from 2021 through May 2025, an official said on Wednesday.
July 9, 2025
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Official: China boasts world's largest, fastest-growing renewable energy system
China has built the world's largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system, an official with the National Development and Reform Commission said Wednesday.
July 9, 2025
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China's 2021-2025 economic increment projected to exceed 35 trillion yuan, official says
China's five-year economic increment is projected to exceed 35 trillion yuan (4.89 trillion U.S. dollars) during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development and Reform Commission, said Wednesday at a press conference.
July 9, 2025
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China to expand FTZ pilot programs
China's efforts to replicate pilot measures from the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone in more FTZs and other parts of the country will further promote trade liberalization, while providing stronger support for the growth of foreign businesses, said government officials on Friday.
July 7, 2025
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China to strengthen disaster management
China has intensified its efforts to build a disaster prevention and control system for droughts and floods in response to more extreme weather events brought about by global warming, officials said on Friday.
July 7, 2025
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China to carry out higher-level institutional opening-up trials in FTZs
China will support Free Trade Zones (FTZs) in further aligning with high-standard international economic and trade rules and carrying out higher-level institutional opening-up trials, Tang Wenhong, assistant minister of commerce, said on Friday.
July 7, 2025
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China generates over 18% of global GDP with 6% of world's freshwater
China generates over 18% of global GDP with only 6% of the world's freshwater resources, keeping its total water consumption under 610 billion cubic meters, an official of the Ministry of Water Resources said at a Friday press conference. The country has improved water use efficiency in agriculture and industry, and expanded the use of unconventional water resources such as reclaimed water.
July 4, 2025
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China makes strides in curbing groundwater overexploitation
China has made substantial progress in curbing groundwater overexploitation in recent years, driven by efforts to reduce extraction and enhance replenishment, a government official said on Friday.
July 4, 2025
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China will launch a special exhibition and release documentaries as part of a broad range of cultural activities to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
July 4, 2025
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China will organize an array of cultural events to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
July 4, 2025
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China to stage performances marking 80th anniversary of victory against Japanese aggression, fascism
China will present a series of performances featuring outstanding stage works from August to October to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
July 3, 2025
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A series of TV dramas, documentaries and short dramas will soon be released to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, according to a State Council Information Office press conference on Thursday.
July 3, 2025
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China to hold art exhibition for 80th anniversary of victory against Japanese aggression, fascism
China will hold an art exhibition from August to September to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, according to a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on Thursday.
July 3, 2025
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China to launch exhibition for 80th anniversary of victory against Japanese aggression, fascism
China will open a themed exhibition on July 7 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
July 3, 2025
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China to hold gala marking 80th anniversary of victory against Japanese aggression, fascism
China announced at a press conference on Thursday that an evening gala will be held on Sept. 3 in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
July 3, 2025
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China's State Council Information Office will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. on Thursday to introduce the upcoming cultural activities marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
July 2, 2025
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China sees rapid growth in new-energy, clean-energy vessels
China is accelerating its shift to greener fuels in inland water transport, with more than 1,000 vessels powered by new energy or clean energy now operating nationwide, according to the Ministry of Transport.
June 27, 2025
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China expands inland waterway network and port capacity
China has made significant progress in expanding and upgrading its inland waterway network and port infrastructure over the years. By 2024, the number of inland ports with an annual throughput of 100 million metric tons reached 23, 2.3 times the number in 2012, Vice Minister of Transport Fu Xuyin said at a press conference Friday.
June 27, 2025
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Infographic: Commemorating 80th anniversary of victory against Japanese aggression, fascism
China on Tuesday unveiled plans for the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. A grand gathering and a military parade will be held on Sept. 3 in Beijing. Here are more highlights of the commemorative events.
June 25, 2025
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Official speaks on Chinese people's sacrifice and role in World Anti-Fascist War
From first resistance to final victory, the Chinese people relentlessly fought against Japanese aggression, making tremendous sacrifices and giving indelible contributions to the World Anti-Fascist War. As the longest-running campaign in the global war, the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression profoundly shaped the course of global victory.
June 25, 2025