During the 14th Five Year Plan period, China's total economic output continuously crossed four trillion yuan thresholds, increasing from 110 trillion yuan to 140 trillion yuan. This marks the successful completion of the five-year plan goals, the stable and high-quality operation of the national economy, and the establishment of a solid foundation for the new journey towards modernization.

On the morning of January 19, 2026, a heavy economic "report card" was officially released: preliminary calculations show that China's gross domestic product (GDP) will reach 1.401879 trillion yuan in 2025, an increase of 5.0% compared to the previous year at constant prices. Behind the numbers, there is a giant wheel trajectory steadily moving forward in the wind and waves.

Faced with global economic fluctuations and internal transformation pressures, China's national economy is pushing forward under pressure and moving towards new and better directions. Not only has it achieved its annual goals, but it has also declared the successful conclusion of the 14th Five Year Plan. Over the past five years, China's total economic output has continuously crossed the four major thresholds of 110 trillion yuan, 120 trillion yuan, 130 trillion yuan, and 140 trillion yuan, like a magnificent picture, outlining a solid footprint for high-quality development.

The growth rate of 5.0% in 2025 reflects the resilience of the Chinese economy in a complex environment. From the data, the contribution of the service industry and high-tech industry continues to increase, and the consumption and investment structure is further optimized. In line with recent reports from institutions such as the International Monetary Fund, the Chinese economy has maintained a medium to high growth rate while improving quality and efficiency, becoming an important engine for global recovery. The National Bureau of Statistics pointed out that economic growth is not only reflected in breakthroughs in "quantity", but also in the improvement of "quality" - innovation driven, green transformation, and domestic demand driven have become distinct labels.

From 2021 to 2025, the 14th Five Year Plan period is a crucial stage for China's economy to climb and overcome obstacles. Over the past five years, GDP has steadily risen from the 110 trillion yuan level to the 140 trillion yuan level, with an average annual growth rate maintained within a reasonable range. This process is not simply a combination of numbers, but a dynamic process of deepening supply side reform, expanding opening up to the outside world, and promoting regional coordination. Especially in the face of the impact of the epidemic and geopolitical economic changes, China has achieved the successful implementation of its core goals through the resilience of its industrial chain, market potential, and policy coordination, providing a "Chinese sample" for global economic governance.

The eight words' pushing forward with pressure, moving towards innovation and excellence 'summarize the operational characteristics of the Chinese economy in 2025. The pressure comes from the slowdown of external demand and internal transformation pains, while "new" and "excellent" are reflected in the vigorous growth of new driving forces such as digital economy, green energy, and high-end manufacturing. The employment, income, and price data released during the same period show that economic and social development balances speed with people's livelihoods, and high-quality development achievements benefit the people. In addition, China has continued to deepen cooperation in jointly building the the Belt and Road and expand its international economic and trade network, injecting new vitality into the open economy.

The successful conclusion of the 14th Five Year Plan not only signifies a leap in the overall economic output, but also marks a crucial transformation in China's development mode. From scale expansion to quality priority, from factor driven to innovation driven, the Chinese economy is writing a new chapter. Keywords: macro news, economic information

2026 is the beginning year of the 15th Five Year Plan. The release of GDP data not only marks a successful conclusion to the past five years, but also lays the foundation for confidence in the future. In the new journey of building a socialist modernized country in all respects, the Chinese economy will continue to uphold the tone of openness, cooperation, and steady innovation, and contribute more opportunities to the world.Editor/Yang Meiling