Core Insights - In 2025, China's total retail sales of consumer goods exceeded 50 trillion yuan for the first time, reaching 50.1 trillion yuan, with a growth rate of 3.7%. The contribution of consumption to economic growth increased to 52%, up by 5 percentage points [2] Group 1: Consumer Market Performance - The implementation of policies and activities to boost consumption has shown significant results, including the expansion of the "old for new" program for consumer goods, which generated sales of 2.61 trillion yuan and benefited 366 million people [2] - Service retail sales grew by 5.5%, with sectors such as cultural, sports, leisure, and travel showing double-digit growth [2] - The sales of goods eligible for tax refunds for departing travelers nearly doubled due to optimized policies [2] Group 2: Foreign Trade and Investment - China's foreign trade reached a record high, with total imports and exports amounting to 45.47 trillion yuan, marking a growth of 3.8% [3] - The number of businesses engaged in foreign trade exceeded 780,000, with private enterprises accounting for 57.3% of total foreign trade [3] - The Ministry of Commerce plans to enhance foreign trade through a combination of policies and activities, including major trade exhibitions and support for cross-border e-commerce [5] Group 3: Future Strategies - The Ministry of Commerce aims to strengthen domestic demand and improve consumption through targeted actions and the promotion of the "Buy in China" brand [3][4] - Plans include organizing over 20 "Buy in China" themed events and supporting local activities to create a vibrant consumption atmosphere [4] - The focus will also be on developing international consumption centers and new consumption scenarios to enhance consumer experiences [4]
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Zhong Yang Ji Wei Guo Jia Jian Wei Wang Zhan·2026-01-26 13:27