商务部部长：按实际购买力算，中国社零总额已超过美国

Group 1 - The core achievement of the "14th Five-Year Plan" is the significant growth of China's consumption market, with the total retail sales of consumer goods expected to rise from 39.1 trillion yuan in 2020 to 48.3 trillion yuan in 2024, reflecting an average annual growth of 5.5% [2] - China's total retail sales of consumer goods are approximately 80% of the United States in absolute terms, but in terms of purchasing power, they exceed the U.S. by 1.6 times according to World Bank data [2] - In the first half of this year, it is anticipated that China's total retail sales will surpass 50 trillion yuan for the entire year, with sectors like online retail and automotive sales maintaining a leading global position [2] Group 2 - The "14th Five-Year Plan" period is characterized by a "renewal" in consumption, with new consumption trends emerging, such as high-quality domestic products and creative trends appealing to younger consumers [3] - The Ministry of Commerce is promoting the integration and innovation of new consumption formats, focusing on digital consumption, quality e-commerce, and cultivating new growth points like "AI + consumption" and "IP + consumption" [3]