Happy New Year's Eve! In his 2026 New Year message on Wednesday, December 31, President Xi Jinping said the Chinese mainland has met the targets of its 14th Five-Year Plan and overcame many difficulties with enterprise and fortitude.
Here's what stood out in the 14th Five-Year Plan:
- 140 trillion yuan GDP (around $20 trillion) 💰
- New highs in economic strength, scientific & technological abilities, and defense 💪
- Deep integration of science, tech and industries: AI races & homegrown chip breakthroughs 🤖
- Thriving culture & tourism with surging interest in relics, museums, and intangible heritage 🏛️
- Global hits like Wukong and Ne Zha, and a younger generation embracing classic culture as the finest aesthetic expression 🌟
These achievements, Xi noted, lay a strong foundation for the next phase of Chinese modernization. 2026, here we go! 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
