商务部：今年“社零”有望突破50万亿元，是美国1.6倍

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that China's retail sales of consumer goods are expected to exceed 50 trillion yuan in 2025, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5% over the past four years [3][4] - The consumption market in China remains the second largest globally, with retail sales increasing from 39.1 trillion yuan in 2020 to 48.3 trillion yuan in 2024 [3] - The contribution rate of consumption to economic growth has maintained around 60%, highlighting its role as a main engine of growth [4] Group 2 - Foreign investment in China has exceeded 700 billion USD since the beginning of the "14th Five-Year Plan," with an improved investment structure [5] - The number of free trade pilot zones has been expanded, and efforts are being made to align with international high-standard trade rules [5] - China's service trade has reached a scale of over 1 trillion USD in 2023, ranking second globally [4] Group 3 - The country is actively enhancing its legal framework for foreign trade and investment, including the implementation of export control regulations [6] - China is pursuing high-level opening-up strategies, including signing and upgrading investment agreements with relevant countries [6] - The government emphasizes the importance of its institutional advantages and market potential in overcoming challenges [6]