116%、12.4%、64.6%……新高、突破！底气支撑信心 多维“数”读经济活力

Group 1: Tax Refund Policy - The implementation of the optimized departure tax refund policy in its first month saw a 116% year-on-year increase in the number of tax refund transactions nationwide, with a 56% increase in sales at tax refund stores [1] - The new policy has led to the establishment of 1,303 new departure tax refund stores, bringing the total to 5,196, which is 1.4 times the number expected by the end of 2024 [5] - The policy also improved payment services for tax refunds, offering multiple payment methods including cash, mobile payments, and bank cards, allowing foreign consumers to receive refunds in as little as five minutes [5] Group 2: Trade with Africa - China has maintained its position as Africa's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with trade volume reaching a record high in the first five months of 2025, growing by 12.4% year-on-year [6][8] - In 2024, the trade volume between China and Africa surpassed 2 trillion yuan, reaching 2.1 trillion yuan, marking four consecutive years of growth [8] - Agricultural trade between China and Africa has also expanded, with imports of agricultural products from Africa reaching 158.3 billion yuan in the first five months of 2025 [9] Group 3: Engineering and Infrastructure - The AG600 amphibious aircraft has entered mass production, with the first three units expected to be delivered by 2025, aimed at enhancing China's emergency rescue capabilities [19][21] - The successful commissioning of the Wuhan 500 kV Dongxin substation is a key project in the "West-East Power Transmission" initiative, expected to provide 6.5 billion kWh of clean energy annually [29][31] - The construction of the longest bridge on the Tongji High-speed Railway has commenced, which is a critical project for connecting Guizhou to Hunan [36] Group 4: Green Technology in Shipping - The world's first wind-assisted Aframax oil tanker has been named, featuring three 40-meter high sails that can save an average of 14.5 tons of fuel per day under ideal conditions, reducing carbon emissions by 5,000 tons annually [39]