Moving forward steadily in the opening year
Our reporter Xiong Li
2021 is a milestone year in the history of the party and the country, and we are full of pride to usher in the centenary of the Communist Party of China.
A century of change and the epidemic of the century are intertwined, and the world economy is turbulent.
In the first year of the "14th Five-Year Plan", how China's economy will perform is a long-term, global concern and global attention.
Facing the complex and severe international environment and the challenging domestic reform and development tasks, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core accurately recognizes changes, responds scientifically, actively seeks changes, is brave to open sailboats, and is good at turning crises into opportunities. my country’s economy remains stable. To develop, to build a new development pattern, to take new steps, to achieve new results in high-quality development, and China's economic giant to move forward steadily without fear of storms.
"Two Leads" Demonstrates Strong Resilience
It is very important to do a good job in economic and social development throughout the year and take the first step in my country's development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period.
Since the beginning of this year, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, my country has adhered to the general keynote of seeking progress while maintaining stability, coordinating epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development, and continuously strengthening and improving macro-control. All aspects maintain a global leading position.
In the first three quarters, my country's GDP grew by 9.8% year-on-year, which was higher than the expected target of more than 6%; the two-year average growth rate was 5.2%.
Although the growth rate has slowed down in the third quarter due to multiple factors such as the epidemic and flood, short-term fluctuations are difficult to shake the long-term trend, and the economy is expected to achieve rapid growth throughout the year.
Many international organizations predict that my country's GDP will increase by about 8% in 2021.
my country insists on "preventing foreign imports and preventing internal rebounds", promptly deal with and resolve clustered epidemics in local areas, and maintain a dominant position in global epidemic prevention and control.
Looking around the country, the main macro indicators are within a reasonable range, and an optimized combination of higher growth, lower inflation and more employment has been achieved.
From January to November, 12.07 million new jobs were created in cities and towns across the country, exceeding the expected target for the year. The unemployment rate surveyed in cities and towns across the country averaged 5.1% and consumer prices rose by 0.9% year-on-year, both of which were lower than the expected target for the year.
In the first three quarters, the national per capita disposable income increased by 9.7% year-on-year in real terms, and the two-year average growth rate was 5.1%, basically keeping pace with economic growth.
The balance of foreign exchange reserves has remained above US$3.2 trillion for seven consecutive months, and the balance of payments has remained basically balanced.
Looking at the world, my country's economic aggregate ranks second in the world, and its economic growth rate ranks among the major economies. The role of production demand continues to play. Under multiple shocks, it has shown a large economic aggregate, a steady growth rate, and a strong development potential. toughness.
China remains the main contributor to the global economic recovery.
According to the latest forecast by the International Monetary Fund, my country's total economic output will account for about 18% of the world economy this year, which has been steadily increasing year after year.
"This year, the global economy has entered a stage of accelerated recovery after the impact of the epidemic. However, the uneven and uncoordinated economic recovery, the rapid rise in commodity prices, and the continuous increase in inflation have also increased significantly. The economy has continued its upward trend of recovery within the time window of the year. It is not easy to achieve such results," said Wen Bin, chief researcher of China Minsheng Bank.
Increased stamina for high-quality development
Based on the new development stage, implementing the new development concept, building a new development pattern, and promoting high-quality development, the whole party and the whole country must pay close attention to the task at present and for a period of time in the future.
In 2021, my country's economy will firmly "advance" towards high-quality development on the basis of "stability", and the potential for development will continue to increase.
More new ideas.
The Tianwen 1 probe successfully landed on Mars, the Shenzhou 13 manned spacecraft was successfully launched, and the first batch of national laboratories were listed... This year, the national strategic scientific and technological strength has accelerated, and the innovation capabilities and specialization of small and medium-sized enterprises have continued to improve. , The strength of the industrial and producer services industry has continued to increase, and my country’s global innovation index ranking has risen to the 12th place.
New kinetic energy represented by new industries, new formats and new models is growing rapidly, and new products with smart, low-carbon, and high value-added are developing rapidly. In November, the output of industrial robots and new energy vehicles increased by 27.9% and 112%, respectively.
Greenery is stronger.
Economic development and the construction of ecological civilization are coordinated and coordinated, carbon peaking and carbon neutrality are coordinated, the green and low-carbon transition is steady, and ecological environmental protection has achieved new results.
The "Double Festival" is approaching. In the fourth workshop of Transchem's Dajiangdong Factory, all production lines are running at full capacity and producing at full capacity.
“Our new cold bleaching catalytic refining agent orders have been placed in May next year, and we are still adding more. Now all production lines are stepping up production to meet market demand in short supply.” Xu Jiafeng, deputy general manager of Transchem’s Dajiangdong plant, said, “ In December alone, we have delivered 500 tons of refining agents for markets such as Southeast Asia."
Market entities are the micro-foundation for high-quality development, as well as policy "beneficiaries" and "markers".
Since the beginning of this year, my country has done a solid job of “six stability” and “six guarantees”, especially the work of ensuring employment and people’s livelihood protection. Faced with the impact of the epidemic and the high prices of bulk commodities, it has continued to bring difficulties to market entities. Intensified efforts to ensure supply, stabilize prices and help companies relieve their difficulties. The reform of “delegating control, decentralization, and service” has advanced in depth, and reforms in the market-oriented allocation of factors have continued to deepen, effectively stimulating market vitality.
"The reason why my country's economy can maintain its operation within a reasonable range in 2021 and achieve world-leading development results is inseparable from the efforts of macroeconomic policies and the contributions of corporate entities." said Ning Jizhe, deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission and director of the National Bureau of Statistics.
Statistics show that there are 150 million market entities in my country, which strongly supports economic growth, labor employment, and residents' income.
Speed up the construction of a new development pattern
Speeding up the construction of a new development pattern with the domestic big cycle as the main body and the domestic and international double cycles mutually promoting each other is a major strategic task related to the overall development of our country.
Since the beginning of this year, my country has firmly implemented the strategy of expanding domestic demand, and its strong domestic market advantage has been highlighted.
Resident consumption has steadily upgraded.
From January to November, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 13.7% year-on-year. The consumption of basic living and upgraded products increased well, and online retail sales maintained rapid growth.
Investment growth was generally stable. From January to November, investment in manufacturing increased by 13.7% year-on-year, investment in high-tech industries increased by 16.6%, and investment in the social sector maintained double-digit growth.
Unswervingly promote high-level opening to the outside world, and foreign trade has "accelerated."
my country continues to promote the construction of a new higher-level open economy, the negative list of foreign investment access has been reduced for the fifth consecutive year, and new advantages in international economic cooperation and competition have continued to increase.
From January to November, the country's actual use of foreign capital reached RMB 1,042.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 15.9%.
This year, my country’s exports have achieved rapid growth against the trend, and their share of global trade has reached a record high.
As of the end of November, a total of approximately 14,000 China-Europe express trains have been operating, providing strong support for the stability of the global supply chain, the guarantee of anti-epidemic supplies, and the stability of global prices.
"The results of the past year have not come easily. We have experienced ups and downs, saw rainbows, and accumulated a regular understanding of economic work." Han Wenxiu, deputy director of the Office of the Central Finance and Economics Commission in charge of daily work, said. First, we must adhere to the party. The central government has centralized and unified leadership, moving forward in unison; second, we must adhere to high-quality development, and we must not "wear new shoes to walk the old road"; third, we must adhere to stability and avoid rushing for success; fourth, we must strengthen overall coordination to prevent one from losing the other. .
Practice has once again proved that the time and the momentum are on our side. This is where our concentration and confidence lie, and it is also where our determination and confidence lies.
Our reporter Xiong Li