21专访｜刘世锦：打造强大的货币与资本市场，为创新和消费架桥

Core Viewpoint - China's economy is expected to reach approximately 140 trillion yuan by 2025, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality despite facing challenges [1] Economic Advantages - China has three main economic advantages: 1. Catch-up potential, with a GDP per capita growth potential of at least 20,000 USD to reach the level of developed countries [5] 2. New technology revolution focused on digital and green technologies [4] 3. Super-large market economy advantage, with a significant consumer base and production capacity [4][8] Economic Growth Drivers - The current economic growth is shifting from being driven by investment and exports to being driven by innovation and consumption [2][10] - The focus on becoming a manufacturing powerhouse, a consumer powerhouse, and a financial powerhouse is essential for sustainable growth [10][11] Manufacturing and Consumption - The manufacturing sector aims to enhance its position in global value chains and increase productivity through market competition [10] - The consumer market is expected to expand significantly, particularly as a large portion of the low-income population transitions to the middle-income group [7][8] Financial Market Development - A strong capital market is crucial for supporting the manufacturing and consumption sectors, requiring an evolution from traditional banking to modern capital market systems [12] - The capital market should facilitate the emergence of large innovative enterprises and support the financial needs of a growing economy [13] Currency Strength and Internationalization - A strong currency is a key indicator of a financial powerhouse, with China's manufacturing and trade positions providing a solid foundation for the internationalization of the renminbi [14][15] - Strategies to balance imports and exports while increasing the use of renminbi in international transactions are essential for enhancing its global standing [15]