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Core Viewpoint - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes achieving significant results in "high-quality development" as a primary goal for China's economic growth during this period [4][6]. Economic Growth and Investment - Economists suggest that China should maintain an average economic growth rate of around 5% during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, considering the growth rates of capital accumulation, human capital investment, and technological progress [1][10]. - The government aims to expand effective investment, particularly in major strategic projects and key areas, to ensure reasonable growth in investment and improve investment efficiency [10][11]. Fiscal Policy - The "14th Five-Year Plan" highlights the importance of sustainable fiscal policy, with total government debt projected at 92.6 trillion yuan, representing a debt-to-GDP ratio of 68.7%, which is significantly lower than that of the US and G7 countries [7][8]. - The sustainability of fiscal policy is crucial, with the need to maintain a balance between economic growth and interest rates to ensure the government can meet its debt obligations [8]. Consumption and Demand - The plan mentions consumption 23 times, indicating a strong focus on boosting consumer demand, with suggestions for measures such as subsidies, tax reductions, and social security reforms to stimulate consumption [15][16]. - However, it is noted that increasing consumption rates do not necessarily correlate with improved social welfare, and higher investment rates are linked to higher economic growth [15][17]. Infrastructure Investment - The plan emphasizes the role of infrastructure investment in stimulating economic growth and consumer demand, suggesting that increasing infrastructure investment is essential for achieving the 5% economic growth target [19][20]. - The government is encouraged to raise the deficit ratio to support infrastructure projects, which can create a positive cycle of income and consumption growth [9][19]. Income Distribution - The plan proposes improving the income distribution system to increase the share of residents' income in national income distribution, which is deemed necessary for addressing income inequality and enhancing consumption [20].