2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-10-01 09:16Core Insights - The "14th Five-Year Plan" period has seen significant advancements in China's manufacturing transformation and upgrades, with a focus on strengthening the real economy and achieving notable accomplishments across various sectors [1][3][4]. R&D and Technology - By 2024, China's total R&D investment is expected to exceed 3.6 trillion yuan, representing a 48% increase compared to 2020 [3]. - The number of high-tech enterprises in China is projected to surpass 500,000 by 2024, marking an 83% increase since 2020 [3]. Private Sector Growth - The number of private enterprises in China has grown to over 58 million during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with private enterprises accounting for over 40% of national high-tech enterprises, an increase from the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [4]. Financial Support for Private Enterprises - Postal Savings Bank has provided diversified financial services to empower the high-quality development of private enterprises, with a loan balance of 2.64 trillion yuan for private enterprises as of June 2025 [5]. Infrastructure Development - By the end of 2024, China's high-speed rail operating mileage is expected to reach 48,000 kilometers, with 5G base stations totaling 4.598 million [7]. - The "14th Five-Year Plan" period has accelerated infrastructure development, with significant support from Postal Savings Bank for major projects [8]. Agricultural Production - In 2024, China's grain production is projected to reach 1.4 trillion yuan, an increase of 740 billion yuan compared to 2020, marking the 21st consecutive year of growth [10]. Rural Development and Financial Inclusion - Postal Savings Bank has actively supported rural revitalization, with an agricultural loan balance of 2.44 trillion yuan as of June 2025 [11]. - The participation rate in basic pension insurance has reached over 95%, benefiting 560 million people [13]. Social Welfare and Financial Services - The "14th Five-Year Plan" period has seen continuous improvement in the well-being of the population, with Postal Savings Bank opening over 10 million personal pension accounts, and the deposit scale increasing by 28.85% compared to the previous year [14]. Financial Services to the Real Economy - The quality and efficiency of financial services to the real economy have significantly improved, with annual growth rates for loans to technology-based SMEs, inclusive microloans, and green loans exceeding 20% [16].