特稿｜迎风搏浪 勇毅前行——推动世界经济不断前行的“中国引擎”

Core Viewpoint - China's economy has shown remarkable resilience and has become a key engine for global economic growth, providing new opportunities for other countries amid a complex international landscape [1][2]. Economic Growth and Contribution - Over the past five years, China's GDP has surpassed significant milestones, crossing 110 trillion, 120 trillion, and 130 trillion yuan, with projections to exceed 134 trillion yuan in 2024, achieving an average annual growth rate of 5.5% [2] - China's average annual economic growth rate from 2020 to 2024 is significantly higher than the global average of 3.7%, contributing approximately 30% to global economic growth [2][3]. Trade and Investment - China has become a major trading partner for over 150 countries and regions, maintaining the world's largest total goods trade volume for several consecutive years [4]. - The expansion of China's import market and its increasing foreign investments have significantly promoted international trade and cooperation [3]. Innovation and Industry Transformation - China is transitioning from a global manufacturing hub to a global innovation center, with high-tech manufacturing output increasing by 42% compared to the end of the previous five-year plan [6][7]. - The number of high-tech enterprises in China has exceeded 500,000, marking an 83% increase since 2020, and the country ranks 10th globally in comprehensive innovation capability [6]. Infrastructure and Global Cooperation - Chinese-built projects worldwide, such as the Kribi Deep Water Port in Cameroon and the Azour Refinery in Kuwait, are enhancing regional economic vitality and addressing local energy shortages [3]. - The Belt and Road Initiative has become a popular platform for international cooperation, facilitating cross-border investments and infrastructure development [4]. Economic Governance and Planning - China's five-year plans are seen as a unique governance advantage, providing stability and predictability in economic policy, which contrasts with the short-term approaches of many other countries [8][9]. - The strategic foresight of these plans has been recognized as a model for global economic governance and international cooperation [9].