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奔赴星辰大海,见证“十四五”中国经济跨越与蝶变
21世纪经济报道·2025-10-18 13:08

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the achievements and progress made during China's "14th Five-Year Plan" period, emphasizing economic resilience, innovation, and sustainable development as key drivers for future growth [1][2]. Economic Growth - China's economic increment over the past five years is expected to exceed 35 trillion yuan, with an average growth rate of 5.5%, surpassing the global average and contributing approximately 30% to global economic growth [5]. Innovation - Innovation has become the primary driving force for development, with national R&D investment increasing by nearly 50% compared to the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan." R&D intensity is approaching the OECD average, and China ranks 10th in the global innovation index [7]. Industrial Transformation - The transition from old to new economic drivers is progressing smoothly, with manufacturing value added expected to increase by 8 trillion yuan during the "14th Five-Year Plan," contributing over 30% to global manufacturing growth [9]. Green Development - China has established the world's largest renewable energy system, with installed capacities for hydropower, wind, and solar energy leading globally. By mid-2025, the number of electric vehicles reached 36.89 million, with charging infrastructure also ranking first worldwide [11]. Trade and Global Cooperation - During the "14th Five-Year Plan," China's goods trade volume remained the largest globally, with service trade expected to surpass 1 trillion USD for the first time in 2024. High-tech products accounted for nearly 20% of exports [13][14]. Infrastructure Development - China has built the largest highway, high-speed rail, and port networks globally, with significant growth in new infrastructure sectors such as computing networks and smart cities, achieving a 30% annual growth rate in computing capacity over the past five years [16]. Agricultural Strength - China's grain production has achieved 21 consecutive years of growth, reaching a new milestone of 1.4 trillion jin in 2024, ensuring food security and advancing agricultural technology [18]. Social Welfare - The income gap between urban and rural areas has narrowed, with per capita disposable income reaching 21,840 yuan in the first half of 2025, reflecting ongoing improvements in social welfare systems [20].