On January 19th, China's 2025 economic report card was released—the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) surpassed the 140 trillion yuan mark for the first time, growing by 5.0% compared to the previous year. China's economic strength has reached a new level, with its economic scale firmly maintaining its position as the world's second largest. Its growth rate ranks among the top of the world's major economies, and its average annual growth rate during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period far exceeds the global average. A series of indicators clearly outline the solid trajectory of China's steady progress as a mega-sized economy. On January 19th, the State Council Information Office held a press conference in Beijing. Kang Yi, Commissioner of the National Bureau of Statistics, and Fu Linghui, Spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics, Chief Economist, and Director General of the Department of Comprehensive Statistics of the National Economy, introduced the performance of the national economy in 2025 and answered questions from reporters. Observing the trends through data, the footprints of China's economic growth and expansion in this past year have become increasingly clear. The "stable" structure has been consolidated: the value-added of industrial enterprises above the designated size grew by 5.9% year-on-year, the average surveyed urban unemployment rate stood at 5.2%, the scale of goods trade hit a new record high, and the foreign exchange reserve balance exceeded 3.3 trillion US dollars. The "progressing" steps have been forceful: the share of value-added from high-tech manufacturing (above designated size) in the total industrial value-added rose to 17.1%, the contribution of final consumption expenditure to economic growth exceeded 50%, and the real per capita disposable income of residents increased by 5.0%, keeping pace with economic growth. New drivers of growth have been strengthened: the value-added of manufacturing of digital products (above designated size) increased by 9.3% compared to the previous year, green electricity, green energy, and the green economy flourished, and the share of new energy vehicles in domestic new car sales surpassed 50%. The "resilient" characteristics have been prominent: despite severe shocks to the world trade order and domestic pains from the transformation between old and new growth drivers, China's economy still achieved a "quantitative leap" and a "qualitative improvement." China has become the main trading partner for over 150 countries and regions, with exports of high-tech products growing by 13.2% year-on-year. A closer look at the 2025 report card reveals that China's economy is accelerating its shift from the accumulation of "quantity" towards the enhancement of "quality," boasting greater confidence and stronger resilience in high-quality development. In this past year, despite the deepening impact of changes in the external environment, China's innovation-driven development advanced resolutely. New growth drivers accumulated and gained momentum, while new competitive advantages were continuously forged. Traditional economic engines, represented by goods trade, have demonstrated continued stability. The total value of imports and exports increased by 3.8% year-on-year, export scale grew by 6.1% year-on-year, and imports reached a record high of 18.48 trillion yuan. In 2025, these record-breaking data points showcased the vitality and resilience of China's foreign trade. Sustained efforts have been made to expand domestic demand and promote an economic development model that is increasingly led by domestic demand, driven by consumption, and characterized by endogenous growth. As special actions to boost consumption took effect, China's consumer market expanded steadily, highlighting its role as a stabilizer. Data shows that in 2025, the total retail sales of consumer goods exceeded 50 trillion yuan, an increase of 3.7% over the previous year, placing its scale among the top global retail markets. Notably, the release of vitality in service consumption became a significant highlight in the economic performance of 2025.