我国消费市场规模居全球第二，货物贸易规模居全球第一—— 商务高质量发展“成绩单”亮眼

Core Insights - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce reported significant progress in achieving the goals set for the "14th Five-Year Plan," with notable advancements in consumption, foreign trade, foreign investment, and international cooperation [1] Group 1: Consumption Growth - During the "14th Five-Year" period, consumption contributed approximately 60% to economic growth, highlighting its role as a primary engine [2] - Retail sales of consumer goods are projected to increase from 39.1 trillion yuan in 2020 to 48.3 trillion yuan in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5% [2] - By 2024, the total retail sales are expected to exceed 50 trillion yuan, with China's retail sales surpassing the U.S. in terms of purchasing power [2] Group 2: Quality Improvement in Consumption - The Ministry of Commerce has implemented policies to promote quality consumption, such as trade-in programs for appliances, leading to a 10% growth in retail sales of home appliances [3] - Service consumption is growing rapidly, with an average annual increase of 9.6% from 2020 to 2024, outpacing goods consumption [3] - Targeted measures have been introduced to enhance service quality, particularly in healthcare and elderly care sectors [3] Group 3: Trade and Foreign Investment - China's foreign trade has shown resilience, with merchandise trade reaching 6.16 trillion USD in 2024, a 32.4% increase from 2020 [5] - The number of foreign trade enterprises has grown to 700,000 by 2024, with private enterprises accounting for 64.8% of exports [6] - Foreign direct investment (FDI) reached 708.73 billion USD by mid-2023, exceeding the target of 700 billion USD [7] Group 4: High-Level Opening Up - The negative list for foreign investment has been continuously reduced, with all restrictions in the manufacturing sector eliminated [8] - By 2024, trade with free trade partners is expected to account for 43% of total trade [8] - The implementation of international high-standard trade rules has been actively pursued, with over 110 pilot measures introduced [9]