CCTV News: The National Bureau of Statistics released the 2024 National Economic and Social Development Statistical Bulletin on February 28. The Bulletin shows that China's economic operation in 2024 is generally stable and steady. High-quality development is being steadily promoted and the main goals and tasks are successfully completed.

Gross domestic product was RMB 134,908.4 billion, an increase of 5.0%.

In 2024, my country's GDP reached RMB 134,908.4 billion, an increase of 5.0% over the previous year, and the main goals and tasks of economic and social development were successfully completed.

The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 48.3 trillion yuan

In 2024, the total retail sales of consumer goods in my country and the total social fixed asset investment reached 48.3 trillion yuan and 52.1 trillion yuan respectively, and the main role of the domestic circulation was effectively played. The business environment continues to be optimized. In 2024, the average daily number of newly established enterprises in my country reached 24,000.

The total import and export of goods was 43.8 trillion yuan, a record high

In 2024, my country's total import and export of goods reached 43.8 trillion yuan, a record high, and it has remained the largest country in the world's goods trade for eight consecutive years. New breakthroughs have been made in service trade. In 2024, my country's total service import and export volume increased by 14.4% over the previous year. The visa-free transit policy has been expanded and optimized. In 2024, 20.12 million foreigners entered the country through visa-free visa-free, an increase of 1.1 times, showing the world the image of an open, inclusive, cute and amiable China.