10 sets of data decoding China’s transformation in the new era

BEIJING, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) — China has made historic achievements in economic and social spheres in the new era. Considering these accomplishments, Xinhua has compiled data and facts showcasing advancements in 10 key areas over the past decade. These insights unveil the driving forces behind the sustained growth of the world’s second-largest economy. RAPID ECONOMIC EXPANSION China’s gross domestic product (GDP) more than doubled, rapidly expanding to 121 trillion yuan (about 17 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2022 from 59.3 trillion yuan in 2013, with an average annual growth rate of over 6 percent. China has emerged as a key stabilizing force and growth booster for the world economy. Over the past decade, the share of the Chinese economy in the…