人民日报：向新向优发展，中国经济向好

Group 1 - China's economy is expected to grow by around 5% in 2025, maintaining its position among the world's major economies, with a total economic output projected to reach 140 trillion yuan [3] - The manufacturing sector shows positive trends, with the added value of equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing increasing by 9.3% and 9.2% respectively in the first 11 months of 2025, outpacing overall industrial growth [3] - High-tech product exports have performed well, with integrated circuit exports reaching 1.29 trillion yuan, a growth of 25.6%, indicating strong innovation capabilities despite external pressures [3] Group 2 - The implementation of the Private Economy Promotion Law and the reduction of market access negative lists are part of ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing market competitiveness and promoting a unified national market [4] - China's ecological environment has seen significant improvements, with the PM2.5 concentration in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region dropping to 31 micrograms per cubic meter, a 54% decrease from ten years ago [4] - Social security spending as a percentage of GDP has doubled from 4% in 2012 to approximately 8% now, aligning with levels seen in middle-income countries, reflecting a commitment to improving public welfare [5] Group 3 - Economic indicators such as the Consumer Price Index and industrial profits have shown signs of improvement, with industrial profits increasing by 0.1% year-on-year in the first 11 months of 2025 [6] - The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 50.1 in December, indicating a return to expansion after eight months, while the non-manufacturing business activity index also rebounded [6] - The resilience of China's economy is attributed to strong leadership and unity under the Communist Party, providing confidence to navigate challenges [6]