Looking at confidence at the beginning-A review of China’s economic and social development in the first quarter of this year

  On April 18th, the National Bureau of Statistics released the performance of the national economy in the first quarter. The GDP increased by 4.5% year-on-year, and the national economy got off to a good start, which laid the foundation for achieving the annual development goals and injected confidence.

  "To promote Chinese modernization, we must do a good job in the first year."

  "Doing a good job in this year’s economic and social development and promoting the overall improvement of economic operation are crucial for building a socialist modern country in an all-round way."

  "We must proceed from the overall strategic situation, grasp the main contradictions, start with improving social and psychological expectations and boosting development confidence, seize major key links, and do a good job with an open mind."

  Since the beginning of this year, the CPC Central Committee with the Supreme Leader as the core has been at the helm, uniting and leading more than 1.4 billion people in China, firmly grasping the primary task of high-quality development, and striving for new goals, China’s economic ship has sailed ahead.

  The sound of the machine rumbles and the factory workshop runs at high speed; There are many tower cranes, and major projects are advancing fiercely; Consumption is picking up, and the streets are crowded … … In China in the spring of the new journey, production demand stabilized and rebounded, positive factors accumulated, and market expectations improved significantly.

  The economic warm current is surging and the development pulse is strong. In the first quarter, the door opened steadily, and the confidence of more than 1.4 billion people in moving forward became more and more firm.

  At 8: 30 in the morning, more than 100,000 employees, shopkeepers and merchants at home and abroad filed in, and the rolling gates of more than 70,000 merchants creaked one after another. Yiwu International Trade City opened a new busy day.

  After the Spring Festival, overseas buyers came in droves, and this famous commercial city regained its busyness, with an average daily passenger flow of over 200,000, returning to the pre-epidemic level. "There are many new customers, and lunch can’t be eaten until two o’clock in the afternoon." Merchant Wang Guotian is very busy.

  From commercial markets to manufacturing factories, from ordinary lanes to popular scenic spots, since the beginning of the year, the familiar scenes have returned, and the flowing China is full of vitality.

  — — Orders increased, production increased, and production lines were running at high speed.

  Assembly, assembly, handling and wiring … … In Nanjing Eston Automation Co., Ltd., the assembly line runs at full capacity, and the finished products of industrial robots are off the assembly line one after another.

  "The demand for intelligent transformation of the manufacturing industry is strong, and the market for robot products is bullish. This year’s sales volume is expected to exceed 25,000 sets." According to the person in charge of the company, the company is building new production bases in Hubei, Guangdong and Sichuan. "It is estimated that the total production capacity will increase to 50,000 sets per year before the end of the year, which can meet the business needs in the next two to three years."

  "Enterprises have accelerated the resumption of work and production, infrastructure projects have been steadily advanced, and production and sales in the steel market are booming." Wang Dong, the founder of the steel mesh, came up with a data: in the first quarter, the average daily turnover of steel for the steel mesh platform reached 95,200 tons, an increase of about 24% over the same period of last year. "The procurement volume of e-commerce platforms increased rapidly, showing the enthusiasm of downstream enterprises to expand production."

  In the first quarter, industrial production gradually recovered, and enterprises expected an overall improvement. The added value of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 3% year-on-year, 0.3 percentage points faster than that in the fourth quarter of last year; Investment in manufacturing increased by 7% year-on-year, which was significantly faster than the total investment, among which investment in high-tech manufacturing increased by 15.2%.

  — — In full swing, speed up construction, and land projects.

  Hot asphalt was spread on the road surface, and the roller on the "waiting" side immediately stepped forward. At present, the construction of the Yangtze River Bridge, which is a highway-rail dual-purpose bridge in Yibin, Sichuan, is stepping up, and it is expected to be completed and opened to traffic by the end of the year.

  The track-laying project of the main line of Jinxing Railway runs through the whole line, the steel deck pavement of Zhongshan Bridge in the deep middle passage is successfully completed, the 100 MW wind power project in Naqu Sene District of the National Energy Group is started, and the construction of the middle route of South-to-North Water Transfer Project is accelerated … … A number of major transportation, energy and water conservancy projects have been steadily advanced. In the first quarter, infrastructure investment increased by 8.8% year-on-year, which provided strong support for promoting development and enhancing stamina.

  — — With the recovery of consumption and the recovery of the market, business circles are buzzing.

  The Jialing River is brightly lit. There are many shops and tourists in Hongyadong, Chongqing. "Is there a reservation in advance? If you don’t make a reservation, please wait. " Outside the gate of Pei Jie Hot Pot Restaurant, the waiters are all smiles, and the business in the store is booming.

  On the coast of the South China Sea, coconut wind bursts. In March, Xiong Wanru, a homestay operator in Sanya, Hainan, began to be busy processing orders for the May 1 holiday. "Since the Spring Festival, the daily occupancy rate has exceeded 95%."

  The Ministry of Commerce organizes theme activities such as the Spring Festival consumption season; Beijing, Shanghai and other places subsidize residents to buy green smart home appliances; Hainan accelerates the construction of international tourism consumption center … … All localities and departments give priority to restoring and expanding consumption to accelerate the release of consumption potential. In the first quarter, the total retail sales of social consumer goods increased by 5.8% year-on-year, and the retail sales of services maintained double-digit growth.

  — — Thousands of businessmen gathered, and a grand event was very lively.

  On March 25th, Beijing, China Development Forum was held offline again after three years. "The accelerated recovery of China’s economy is good news for the world economy." Axel von Tosenberg, executive vice president of the World Bank, expressed emotion.

  On April 10th, Haikou, the third Consumer Expo arrived as scheduled. More than 3,300 brands participated in the exhibition, and the number of buyers and professional visitors exceeded 50,000, reaching a new high. "The better the Expo, the better the Expo will be, creating a platform for multinational companies to share market opportunities." The relevant person in charge of Hua Bin Group said.

  On April 15th, Guangzhou, the 133rd Canton Fair kicked off, and overseas buyers abound. "This time, I am going to purchase a batch of new energy vehicles with excellent quality and good performance." Ruiya, a buyer from India, has already made plans.

  "From Apple to Volkswagen, CEOs have returned to China." The US Wall Street Journal website commented. With the improvement of epidemic prevention and control situation, high-level visits and exchanges between multinational companies are close, and the linkage effect between domestic and international markets is further enhanced.

  — — Foreign trade is improving, and huge ships are sailing.

  On February 21, Shanghai Nangang Wharf was busy, and COSCO Shipping "Yuheng Pioneer" was working intensively. Rows of domestic cars and construction machinery entered the cabin one after another and rushed to the Persian Gulf that night.

  Since the beginning of the year, China’s foreign trade import and export has improved month by month. In the first quarter, the total import and export value of goods trade was 9.89 trillion yuan, up 4.8% year-on-year, 2.6 percentage points higher than that in the fourth quarter of last year. The total export of "new three products" such as electric manned vehicles, lithium batteries and solar cells increased by 66.9%, which increased the overall export growth rate by two percentage points. The order tracking of more than 3,000 sample enterprises by the General Administration of Customs shows that the proportion of enterprises with increased export orders has increased for three consecutive months.

  Start at the beginning of the year, and sprint at the beginning. A vivid picture of hard work and a gratifying economic indicator converge into a positive trend of China’s economy.

  Domestic demand continues to pick up and there is more room for development. In the first quarter, the contribution rate of final consumption to economic growth reached 66.6%, which was significantly higher than that of last year, and became the most important factor driving economic growth among the three major demands. Investment in fixed assets increased by 5.1% year-on-year, which was the same as that of the previous year, and the key role of investment continued to play.

  The supply has steadily increased and the development vitality is more vigorous. The policy of steady growth continued to be effective, the supply chain of industrial chain was accelerated, and many positive changes occurred in industrial production, and most industrial industries maintained growth. The contact-gathering service industry rebounded rapidly, the transportation industry recovered quickly, and the modern service industry grew well. The added value of the service industry increased by 5.4% in the first quarter.

  It is expected to gradually improve and have stronger development potential. In March, the purchasing manager index of manufacturing industry was 51.9%, the business activity index of non-manufacturing industry and the comprehensive PMI output index were 58.2% and 57% respectively. The three major indexes have been in the expansion range for three consecutive months, indicating that China’s economic development is stabilizing and picking up.

  The economic warm current is surging and the development pulse is strong. In the first quarter, "opening the door steadily", more than 1.4 billion people’s confidence in moving forward became more and more firm.

  Focusing on the primary task of high-quality development, adhering to the principle of stability and striving for progress, China’s economic giant is heading for a broader waters

  "We must implement the new development concept completely, accurately and comprehensively", "We must better coordinate the effective improvement of quality and reasonable growth of quantity", "We must unswervingly deepen reform and opening up and deeply change the development mode" and "We must take meeting the people’s growing needs for a better life as the starting point and the end result".

  On March 5, when attending the deliberation of the Jiangsu delegation at the First Session of the 14th National People’s Congress, the General Secretary of the Supreme Leader put forward the clear requirements of "four musts" from the height of the overall development of the cause of the party and the state, focusing on the primary task of high-quality development.

  The international and domestic situation is complicated, and the task of reform, development and stability is arduous and arduous. In the first year, hopes and challenges coexist.

  Adhere to the principle of stability, strive for progress in stability, promote stability, and stabilize stability. All regions and departments have made concerted efforts to push China’s economy to take high-quality development steps in the benign interaction of "stability" and "progress".

  Unswervingly follow the road of high-quality development, and the foundation of "stability" is more solid.

  — — Go all out to stabilize growth and build a solid economic chassis.

  "The Wuxi Council for the Promotion of International Trade took the lead in organizing and participating in the Las Vegas Textile and Apparel Exhibition for 3 days, and reached 10 customers with cooperation intentions." Zhang Jun, chairman of Wuxi Zehua Economic and Trade Co., Ltd., is very happy.

  Zhejiang launched the "Thousands of Enterprises Expand the Market to Grab Orders", and Guangdong implemented the "Guangdong Trade Global" overseas charter flight participation plan & HELIP; … Many government departments lead enterprises to go overseas to find business opportunities.

  Shanghai Pudong New Area promotes the output and transformation of major scientific and technological achievements; Weifang City, Shandong Province has established 19 new development tracks such as industrial mother machines; Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province promotes the digital transformation and upgrading of 500 enterprises & HELIP; … Facing challenges and seizing opportunities, Qi Xin, a region and department, has made concerted efforts to develop and fight for the economy.

  — — Do everything possible to stabilize employment and ensure residents’ income.

  At the beginning of the new year, under the coordination of the human and social departments in Maanshan City, Anhui Province, Wang Yingzheng, who is in his fifties, got a job as a supermarket tallyman.

  Not long ago, Zhang Yanpeng, a recent graduate of Gansu Vocational College of Electromechanical Technology, successfully joined a chip manufacturing enterprise with the help of the alliance of universities and local governments in Tianshui City, Gansu Province to promote employment.

  The unemployment rate of the main employment group has dropped significantly, the employment of migrant workers has accelerated and improved, and the activity of the job market has gradually increased. In the first quarter, the national urban survey unemployment rate averaged 5.5%, down 0.1 percentage point from the fourth quarter of last year, and the employment situation was generally stable; The per capita disposable income of the national residents was 10,870 yuan, a nominal increase of 5.1% over the same period of last year.

  — — Take measures to stabilize prices and secure the bottom line of people’s livelihood.

  "It only takes 2 minutes to fill 220 tons of coal." National Energy Group is sure to be busy in Heidaigou open-pit coal mine. In the first quarter, Zhunneng Group’s self-produced coal reached the highest level in the same period in the past five years.

  Strengthen the construction of advanced coal production capacity, expand the supply of clean energy, and the supply of major energy products is sufficient; Implement the "rice bag" governor responsibility system and the "vegetable basket" mayor responsibility system, and ensure that all kinds of agricultural and sideline products are fully priced … … In the first quarter, the average CPI rose by 1.3% year-on-year, and it continued to operate in a reasonable range, laying the foundation for price stability throughout the year.

  Unswervingly follow the road of high-quality development, and the momentum of "progress" is even stronger.

  "Accelerating the realization of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance is the only way to promote high-quality development." We have accelerated the implementation of the innovation-driven development strategy, constantly opened up new areas and tracks for development, and shaped new development momentum and new advantages.

  In January, China’s first extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment product was approved for listing, which made up a short board in the field of high-end medical equipment for critical illness treatment in China.

  In February, the first set of 9 MW large offshore platform compressor developed by Shengu Group was successfully put into operation at one time, and China’s offshore natural gas production got rid of the dependence on imported compressor sets in one fell swoop.

  In March, the first domestic F-class 50 MW heavy-duty gas turbine commercial demonstration unit developed by Dongfang Electric and other enterprises was put into commercial use, which filled the gap in the application field of independent gas turbines in China.

  Increase investment, promote transformation, deepen reform, accelerate the pace of scientific and technological innovation, and continuously improve the independence, autonomy and security of development.

  "Accelerating the construction of a new development pattern is the strategic basis for promoting high-quality development." We organically combine the implementation of the strategy of expanding domestic demand with deepening the structural reform on the supply side and accelerate the construction of a modern industrial system.

  Aim at consumer demand and open up new market space.

  "This smart watch can monitor heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and talk via Bluetooth." Ms. Zhong bought a smart watch online. On this shopping platform, the sales of smart watches increased by about 50% in March.

  Tackling major equipment and leaping to a new level of development.

  On March 25th, the first "Hualong No.1" nuclear power unit in western China was put into operation in Fangchenggang, Guangxi. More than 5,400 enterprises in the upstream and downstream of the nuclear power industry chain have jointly developed and fully realized the localization of more than 400 key equipment such as nuclear island main equipment and nuclear-grade main pump.

  Promote intelligent transformation and promote new kinetic energy of the industry.

  "Automatic purchasing, intelligent scheduling, real-time view of product technology and order progress." After digital transformation, Zhejiang Botai Furniture Co., Ltd. improved the completion of production plan by 22% and shortened the order delivery cycle by 20%.

  Short-board industries complement the chain, advantageous industries extend the chain, traditional industries upgrade the chain, emerging industries build the chain, new industrialization is solidly promoted, and the continuity and competitiveness of industrial development are continuously enhanced.

  "Promoting agricultural modernization is an inevitable requirement for achieving high-quality development." We have anchored the goal of building a strong agricultural country and comprehensively promoted rural revitalization.

  Dongguanguan Village, Shouguang City, Shandong Province, "installed smart fans, rolling shutters and other equipment, and the income of four greenhouses increased by 300,000 yuan over last year." Grower Sun Zhenxing said. In the processing workshop of Heilongjiang Xinhecheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd., golden corn has been transformed into high value-added products such as vitamins through fermentation, extraction and refining, and its "worth" has increased dozens of times.

  A strong country must first strengthen agriculture, and a strong agriculture can strengthen the country. Implement a new round of 100 billion Jin grain production capacity improvement action and seed industry revitalization action; Promote the deep coupling between new technologies such as big data and Internet of Things and agricultural production; Accelerate the cultivation of new agricultural management subjects and lead the moderate scale operation of agriculture & HELIP; … All localities and departments should ensure food security and develop modern agriculture.

  "People’s happiness and well-being is the ultimate goal of promoting high-quality development." We have firmly grasped the urgent problems of the people and launched a series of measures to benefit people’s livelihood and warm people’s hearts.

  Carry out aging transformation, and the nursing staff will cook, clean and accompany them out … … In Yingshan Street, Guangshui City, Hubei Province, the old man Cai Guiying ushered in a family bed for the aged. "It is comfortable and secure to support the elderly without leaving home."

  "The variety of dishes is rich, the price is affordable, and the chef’s on-site service can be provided." The community canteen in Tuanyuanbao District, Nan ‘an District, Chongqing was upgraded and opened, which won praise from residents.

  The national pension insurance has been solidly promoted, and the personal pension system has steadily landed; It is planned to start the renovation of more than 50,000 old residential areas throughout the year, and strive to benefit 20 million residents; Deepen the reform of medical service price, build urban medical complex, and improve graded diagnosis and treatment & HELIP; … All localities and departments continue to safeguard and improve people’s livelihood, and constantly enhance the people’s sense of gain, happiness and security.

  Resist the pressure and make progress steadily. Based on the new development stage, implementing the new development concept, building a new development pattern, and promoting high-quality development, China’s economic giant is heading for a wider water area.

  Adhere to the direction of socialist market economy reform, adhere to a high level of opening to the outside world, the cause of the party and the state will glow with new vitality, and high-quality development will add more impetus.

  New breakthrough! The first batch of overseas foreign exchange purchase business recently landed in Qianhai, Shenzhen, which became a major breakthrough in the settlement of cross-border RMB import trade in the past decade. "After the opening of cross-border foreign exchange purchase business, enterprises can make full use of the two exchange rates in the domestic and foreign markets, lock in exchange rate risks and save exchange costs." The relevant person in charge of Shenzhen Lima Wisdom Management Co., Ltd. said.

  "China’s reform and opening-up policy will remain unchanged for a long time, and it will never close the door of opening itself."

  This year marks the 45th anniversary of reform and opening up. Under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with the Supreme Leader as the core, all localities and departments have overcome difficulties and made positive efforts to continue to deepen reform and opening up.

  The implementation of "30 Articles of Qianhai Finance", the steady progress of the construction of Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Legal District, and the gathering of talents in the financial pilot zone of Qianhai Guiwan … … As a "special zone in the special zone", Qianhai insists on "taking the reform meal and taking the open road" and its vitality is constantly surging.

  "The CPC Central Committee always insists on ‘ Two unwavering ’ 、‘ Three have not changed ’ Always regard private enterprises and private entrepreneurs as their own. " Encourage and support the development of private economy and private enterprises, and a series of policies and measures have been introduced one after another.

  With smooth mechanism and excellent environment, private enterprises are more confident.

  On March 30th, four satellites developed by commercial aerospace company Galaxy Aerospace were successfully launched, forming the first wheeled satellite formation in the world.

  "The Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission and the Zhongguancun Management Committee have set up special projects to support enterprises to cultivate and build technological innovation centers; Relevant departments in Haidian District actively serve to connect enterprises with application scenarios … …” Liu Chang, the co-founder of the company, felt that although the threshold in the commercial aerospace field is high, the "butler service" of the relevant departments has made the enterprise more emboldened and harder.

  The National Development and Reform Commission explicitly supports private investment to participate in the construction of 102 major projects, Jiangsu supports private investment to enter more key industries such as transportation and urban construction, Guangdong strengthens the supervision of project bidding behavior, and Hefei, Yantai and Erdos implement the private economy promotion regulations … … All localities and departments strive to break down the institutional obstacles that restrict private enterprises to participate in market competition fairly, and safeguard the property rights and entrepreneurs’ rights and interests of private enterprises according to law.

  Private enterprises are more at ease when they ask for needs and solve problems.

  The day before, the construction procedures were reflected at the "breakfast meeting" of government and enterprises in Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province. The next day, the local housing and construction department was invited to work on the spot, and Dai Qinghua, director of Sany Group, was encouraged.

  Chaoyang District, Beijing provides butler service for enterprises, and in the first two months, it has coordinated and solved more than 1,260 problems and demands of key enterprises. Hebei carries out services such as "I help enterprises find markets" and "I help enterprises find funds"; Wuhu City, Anhui Province has created a "Chatting WeChat Group", where entrepreneurs ask questions anytime and anywhere, and all questions enter the government supervision and closed-loop handling … … All localities and departments have accelerated the construction of pro-Qing political and business relations, and entrepreneurs have let go of their hands and feet, traveled lightly, and focused on development.

  The reform of state-owned enterprises has advanced in depth.

  China Merchants will transfer 51% equity of China Merchants Property to SDIC Trade for free, and China Southern Power Grid and China Resources Group will cooperate with Guizhou Medical Care Project … … On March 29th, 11 groups of specialized integration projects of state-owned enterprises were signed. Optimize the layout of state-owned capital, deepen the reform of the three systems, and build a world-class enterprise. Since the beginning of this year, the three-year reform of state-owned enterprises has been successfully concluded, and a new round of deepening and upgrading of state-owned enterprise reform is ready to go.

  From the comprehensive implementation of the registration system reform, to the pilot project of deepening the entry of rural collective management construction land into the market, from perfecting the guarantee system of bidding and tendering transactions to deepening the reform of talent evaluation in the field of science and technology & HELIP; … Since the beginning of this year, comprehensively deepening reforms have continued to March in breadth and depth, effectively stimulating market vitality and social creativity.

  Reform and opening up are like a "double helix".

  Promote reform, development and innovation through opening up, and accelerate the formation of a new pattern of all-round, multi-level and wide-ranging opening up.

  — — Create a market-oriented, rule-based and international first-class business environment, and open up the "new highland" to accelerate its rise.

  On March 13th, the "New Fuzhou", which originated from Brazil, successfully docked at Yangpu International Container Terminal in Hainan, and the freighter from South America docked at Hainan Port for the first time. At present, 35 foreign-funded international ships have been naturalized as "China Yangpu Port".

  With Yangpu as the hub, the route layout connecting the main coastal ports in China and reaching the rest of the world has taken shape. This spring, the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port has been steady, and the first batch of 25 projects with a total investment of about 11.7 billion yuan have all started construction.

  From the 21 pilot free trade zones to the Hainan Free Trade Port, the "experimental fields" have been opened boldly, boldly and independently, and they have made active efforts in the liberalization and facilitation of investment and trade, financial innovation to serve the real economy, and the transformation of government functions, so as to create a "new highland" for opening up.

  — — China’s market is full of "magnetism" by making greater efforts to attract and utilize foreign capital.

  On February 15th, Guangdong Daya Bay and ExxonMobil Huizhou Ethylene Project completed the hoisting of heavy equipment, and the Daya Bay R&D Center was officially started. It took only 18 months from the signing of the investment agreement to the start of construction, and the construction speed of this project with an investment of 10 billion US dollars was second to none among the major petrochemical projects in the world. "With the strong support of government departments at all levels, matters such as project land security and application for permission have been successfully resolved, which has effectively guaranteed the progress of project construction." Wan Lifan, Chairman of ExxonMobil (China) Investment Co., Ltd. praised it.

  The new catalogue of industries encouraging foreign investment was formally implemented; Impose a provisional import tariff rate lower than the MFN tariff rate on 1020 commodities; Six cities, including Shenyang, Nanjing and Hangzhou, were approved to carry out the comprehensive pilot project of expanding and opening up the service industry … … We have steadily promoted institutional openness in rules, regulations, management and standards, and shared new development opportunities with other countries in the world.

  Bosch invested $1 billion in Suzhou to build a new energy vehicle core components and autonomous driving R&D and manufacturing base, Schneider Electric officially launched a new flexible production line in Xiamen, and Airbus announced that it would build a second production line in Tianjin … … Every multinational enterprise "votes with their feet", and China is still a hot spot for foreign investors. In the first two months of this year, the actual use of foreign capital in China was 268.44 billion yuan, up 6.1% year-on-year.

  — — Building the "Belt and Road" with high quality, the "circle of friends" is getting bigger and bigger.

  Go to Laos by train! On April 13th, the first China-Laos Railway international passenger train started. Since then, Kunming and Vientiane have achieved the same day access. Since it was officially opened to traffic on December 3, 2021, China-Laos Railway has become a golden channel for international logistics connecting China and Laos and radiating Southeast Asia.

  Go back and forth between Asia and Europe! In the first quarter of this year, China-Europe trains operated 4,186 trains and transported 449,000 TEUs, up by 15% and 28% respectively. The most competitive international logistics "golden signboard" for building the "Belt and Road" is getting brighter and brighter.

  In the ten years since the Belt and Road Initiative was put forward, China has signed more than 200 cooperation documents with 151 countries and 32 international organizations to jointly build the Belt and Road Initiative, which has provided strong support for building a community of human destiny and smoothing the domestic and international double cycle.

  Be upright and innovative, and move forward bravely. Adhere to the direction of socialist market economy reform, adhere to a high level of opening to the outside world, the cause of the party and the state will glow with new vitality, and high-quality development will add stronger impetus.

  The endogenous power of China’s economic growth has gradually increased, and the annual economic growth is expected to gradually pick up. If all the people think in one place and work hard in one place, they will certainly be able to achieve a good start in the new journey.

  General Secretary of the Supreme Leader pointed out in his New Year message in 2023 that "China’s economy has strong resilience, great potential and full vitality, and its long-term positive fundamentals remain unchanged."

  "Opening the door steadily" in the first quarter laid a solid foundation for the development of the whole year, and also predicted the broad prospects of China’s economy.

  One report after another shows the world’s good expectations for China’s economy.

  In April, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released the latest World Economic Outlook Report, predicting that China’s economic growth rate will be 5.2% in 2023, which will give a positive boost to the global economy. Malpas, President of the World Bank, bluntly said, "The global economy as a whole is weak this year, but China will be an exception".

  One piece of data shows the positive trend of China’s gradual economic recovery.

  53.5%— — Recently, driven by the recovery of production and market demand, the procurement activities of enterprises are active, and the procurement volume index has reached a high point since December 2020.

  56.9%— — In March, the business activity index of service industry was 56.9%, and the business activity indexes of retail, railway transportation, road transportation, air transportation and other industries were all higher than 60%.

  89.3— — In the first quarter, China’s SME development index reached 89.3, up 1.3 points from the fourth quarter of last year, the highest increase since the fourth quarter of 2020.

  98.7%— — Not long ago, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade conducted a survey on more than 160 foreign-funded enterprises and foreign business associations in China, and the vast majority of foreign companies interviewed indicated that they would maintain and expand their investment in China.

  Today’s China is a vibrant China. China’s economy has become more resilient with a major decisive victory in epidemic prevention and control. From 2020 to 2022, China’s GDP grew at an average annual rate of 4.5%, and the total economic output successively reached several big steps of 100 trillion yuan, 110 trillion yuan and 120 trillion yuan. The proportion of GDP increment in the global economic increment exceeded 1/4. China is still the main stabilizer and power source for the world economy to resume growth.

  "Since the beginning of the year, market expectations have improved significantly, corporate confidence has been encouraged and boosted, expected indicators have rebounded sharply, and production and operation activities have increased." According to Guo Liyan, director of the Comprehensive Situation Research Office of China Macroeconomic Research Institute, the current economy of China is "stable and rising", and the positive factors and favorable conditions have obviously increased.

  Confidence comes from the good situation of China’s economic stabilization and recovery, and also from the many advantages we have.

  — — It has the institutional advantages of socialist market economy.

  "You don’t need to fill out forms or run errands, but you can pass ‘ Enjoy without applying ’ Received a fund of more than 260,000 yuan to benefit enterprises. " After receiving the policy "gift package", Wu Fengming, the general manager of Jiangxi Baiying High-tech Company, is more motivated and ready to expand the new factory this year.

  Finance, taxation and other departments have successively issued two batches of preferential tax and fee policies that have been continued and optimized. It is estimated that the annual tax reduction and fee reduction will be 1.2 trillion yuan. Together with the continued tax refund policy, it is expected that the tax burden for business entities will be reduced by more than 1.8 trillion yuan. The People’s Bank of China reduced the deposit reserve ratio of financial institutions by 0.25 percentage points, maintained a reasonable and sufficient liquidity in the banking system, and supported the steady growth of inclusive micro-loans … … The proactive fiscal policy is intensified to improve efficiency, the prudent monetary policy is precise and powerful, all kinds of policies are coordinated and coordinated, and macro-control efforts are intensified to form a joint force to promote high-quality development.

  "A key factor in the great success of China’s economic development is that we have brought into play the advantages of both the market economy and the socialist system." Promoting an effective market and better integration with the government will continue to stimulate the endogenous power of the economy.

  — — It has the demand advantage of super-large-scale market.

  The person in charge of Guangxi Meiwang Electrical Appliance Technology Co., Ltd. introduced that the company’s products, snail powder electric cookers, are very popular among young people, and orders continue.

  The market is the scarcest resource. China has a population of more than 1.4 billion and a middle-income group of more than 400 million, making it the most potential super-large-scale market in the world. The income level and consumption level of residents are constantly improving, and the new industrialization and urbanization continue to advance, which will bring remarkable advantages of economies of scale, innovative development and anti-impact ability to China’s economic development.

  — — It has the supply advantage of complete industrial system.

  "The production speed of pole piece is increased to 2.5m/s" and the alignment accuracy of diaphragm is increased to 0.3mm ".Recently, the continuous intelligent winding machine for anode developed by Shenzhen ji yang Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. has reached the international leading level in production efficiency and manufacturing accuracy.

  Driven by the leader of "chain owner" enterprises, the supporting enterprise groups jumped. In recent years, the "chain owner" enterprises of lithium-ion batteries, represented by Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited, have joined hands with upstream and downstream enterprises to tackle key problems and help the industrial chain move towards the high end. At present, China’s lithium battery equipment industry has more than 2,000 patents, and the localization rate has reached 95%.

  With the largest and most complete manufacturing system in the world, the output of more than 220 kinds of industrial products ranks first in the world, and China plays an important role in the global industrial division of labor system and supply chain system.

  — — There are hard-working and intelligent workers and entrepreneurs and other human advantages.

  These days, Cheng Weidong, a front-line worker in Tianjin Port, is busy training robot "apprentices". Two years ago, the "Smart Zero Carbon" terminal was put into operation in Tianjin Port, and Cheng Weidong became the first batch of artificial intelligence trainers in the port industry.

  Talent is an important indicator to measure a country’s comprehensive national strength. China is rich in labor resources, with a working-age population of nearly 900 million, and the quality of the population is constantly improving, which will strongly support the transformation of economic development mode, the upgrading of industrial structure and the improvement of total factor productivity.

  "Time and potential are on our side. This is where our determination and confidence lie, and it is also where our determination and confidence lie."

  With firm confidence, we should be calm and keep our strength.

  Standing at a new historical starting point, China’s development has a more perfect system guarantee, a more solid material foundation and a more active spiritual strength, and the long-term development trend is unstoppable. As long as the advantages and vitality of all aspects are truly stimulated, we can achieve greater breakthroughs and take a higher step.

  With firm confidence, we should strive for progress steadily and act positively.

  The transition from high-speed growth to high-quality development is a period of high risk, which requires positive and steady dialectical unity. We must adhere to the general tone of striving for progress while maintaining stability, make positive progress on the basis of maintaining the foundation and stabilizing our position, concentrate on running our own affairs well, and win the historical initiative in high-quality development.

  With firm confidence, we should unite as one and dare to struggle.

  At present, China’s economy shows a steady recovery trend, but there are still many difficulties, challenges and uncertainties, and it is necessary to redouble our efforts to achieve the annual development goals. We should strengthen our ambition, backbone and confidence, keep a clear-headed strategy, carry forward the spirit of struggle, and firmly hold the destiny of development and progress in our own hands.

  "The new journey is an expedition full of glory and dreams. There is no shortcut, only hard work."

  Looking at the land of China, the broad masses of cadres and people are competing in all walks of life to show their elegance and leave their shining footprints in the great journey of building the Chinese dream together.

  Zheng Xuexuan, Party Secretary and Chairman of China Construction Group, said that this year, the company’s business indicators are getting better every month, and its business expansion has made steady progress, achieving a "good start". The amount of new contracts signed in the first quarter exceeded 1 trillion yuan, up 20.9% year-on-year, and it is confident of the development of the whole year.

  On the black land, the grain farmers in Changtu County, Liaoning Province rushed to catch up with the farming season. "Now is the critical period of spring ploughing and preparing for ploughing, and strive to grow a variety of grain and grow good grain!"

  In the laboratory, Wan Buyan, a professor at Hunan University of Science and Technology, and his team devoted themselves to the scientific research of the "Manatee III" deep-sea drilling rig. "The next goal: challenge the sampling of geological drilling in 10,000-meter water depth!"

  High-yield industrial oil and gas flow was obtained by testing in Shunbei 84 inclined shaft in Tarim Basin. Cao Zicheng, deputy chief geologist of Northwest Oilfield, is full of ambition, "Strive to make great achievements in ensuring national energy security!"

  "In a country with a population of 1.4 billion, everyone can make a contribution to gather into an overwhelming force. If everyone does one thing and does a good job, the cause of the party and the country can move forward."

  The rising trend reflects the following trend, and the beginning of the year indicates the whole year.

  Full of confidence, leap forward courageously. The endogenous power of China’s economic growth has gradually increased, and the annual economic growth is expected to gradually pick up. If all the people think in one place and work hard in one place, they will certainly be able to achieve a good start of the new journey.