Core Insights - The core keyword for China's economic development in 2025 is "new," focusing on innovation-driven growth, industrial upgrading, digital empowerment, and green transformation [1] Group 1: Technological Strength - In 2025, China's R&D expenditure reached 39,262 billion yuan, maintaining the second position globally [3] - China became the first country with over 5 million valid domestic invention patents and has led the world in PCT international patent applications for six consecutive years [3] - Significant technological advancements include the successful maiden flight of the "Nine Sky" drone, the launch of the Tianwen-2 mission, and the commissioning of the first electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier [3] Group 2: Industrial Upgrading - The low-altitude economy is rapidly developing, with production of civil drones and industrial robots increasing by 37.3% and 28% respectively compared to the previous year [7] - The number of smart factories is steadily increasing, and industrial internet applications are covering 41 major industrial categories [7] - Continuous investment and expansion in high-end equipment, green energy, and smart manufacturing are yielding significant results [10] Group 3: Digital Empowerment - The value added by the digital product manufacturing industry grew by 9.3%, while the information transmission, software, and IT services sector increased by 11.1% [11] - New consumption models and scenarios are expanding rapidly, driving online retail sales up by 8.6% [11] - The construction of new infrastructure such as 5G, gigabit optical networks, and the Internet of Things is progressing smoothly [11][13] Group 4: Green Transformation - Clean energy generation from hydropower, nuclear power, wind, and solar sources increased by 8.8% compared to the previous year [14] - Production of green energy equipment and materials has seen rapid growth, with annual production and sales of new energy vehicles exceeding 16 million units [14] - Major energy-consuming industries like building materials, steel, and non-ferrous metals have significantly reduced energy consumption per unit of added value [14][16]