In the face of the impact of the epidemic and the supply chain crisis, China has continued to forge ahead with double-digit GDP growth in 2023 at a steady pace, not only realizing the ideal picture of "the abundance of the countryside, the joy of work, and the warmth of the city", but also developing and expanding the new growth of the "new three" exports, demonstrating the power and strength of China's manufacturing. In addition, China's high-quality opening-up and all-round people's livelihood and well-being have been improved.
1. China's GDP will achieve double-digit growth in 2023, and high-quality development is steadily brewing
According to statistics, in the first three quarters of this year, China's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 5.2% year-on-year, and the total volume rose rapidly, and the growth rate of most of the world's major economies was not as fast as that of the mainland, which shows that we are steadily moving towards a stage of high-quality development. Among them, we deeply feel the abundant vitality bursting out from all parts of the country. The countryside is full of surprises and fruitful years, the industrial park is in full swing and full of vitality, and the streets and alleys exude a strong human touch, filled with the smell of fireworks in the world.
Second, the export of new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, photovoltaic products and other "new three" products has blossomed in an all-round way, and China's manufacturing has risen again
Although global trade demand is still weak, the mainland's exports of "new three" products represented by new energy vehicles, lithium batteries and photovoltaic products have achieved remarkable results. According to the data, this precious achievement is reflected in the first 11 months of this year, the "new three" products exported a total of 1,014.2 billion yuan, a sharp increase of 30.7% compared with the same period last year. This new scene not only demonstrates the ever-changing and growing capabilities of China's manufacturing, but also injects new advantages into the development of high-quality industries in the mainland.
Third, the pace of opening up has increased, and people's livelihood and well-being have been steadily improved
On the road of promoting Chinese-style modernization, the mainland has not changed its original intention, insisting that every bit of progress is a footprint towards a better future. It is reported that more than 150 countries and more than 30 international organizations have joined the "Belt and Road" family this year, and many landmark projects such as the China-Laos railway and the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway have been successfully completed and put into operation. Also this year, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has come into full effect for 15 member countries, and the number of national pilot free trade zones has jumped to 22, and the Xinjiang pilot free trade zone covering a wider range has officially "joined".
We must not only join hands with the world, but also meet the yearning of our own people for a better life. The per capita disposable income of mainland residents has increased steadily over the years, reaching 29,398 yuan in nine months this year, an actual increase of more than 5.9% over the same period last year. In addition, the results of the third batch of high-value medical consumables and the eighth batch of state-organized drug centralized procurement have been fully implemented across the country, which means that the cost of medical services in the mainland is expected to be reduced. From January to November this year, the country has added more than 1.8 trillion yuan in tax and fee reductions and tax refunds and deferrals, of which private enterprises and their taxpayers are the main beneficiary groups, and the preferential amount enjoyed is as high as 73.8% of the total.
Fourth, the exploration of the origin of Chinese civilization has reaped fruitful results and bloomed in Asia
This year, the research team of the Chinese Civilization Exploration Project has made remarkable progress, further revealing the origin and early development of Chinese civilization. At the same time, a major breakthrough has been made in the archaeological work of the Sanxingdui site, confirming that the age of the six sacrificial pits is concentrated from the late Shang Dynasty to the early Western Zhou Dynasty. In addition, the Pu'er Jingmaishan Ancient Tea Forest Cultural Landscape has also been inscribed on the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of World Heritage sites in China to a new high.
Whether in the face of external pressure and internal challenges, or in the journey of modernization, China has never stopped, and the pace of progress has become more and more firm. These many progress and strides are like vivid pictures, showing China's vitality and myriad weather. Let's look forward to more surprises from the country in 2024!