In the first year of the "15th Five-Year Plan," China's economic performance at the outset has drawn significant attention. "A strong start and a favorable opening"—this was the eight-word assessment given by Fu Linghui, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics, on March 16, regarding China's economic performance at the beginning of the year. Analyzing trends through data, key indicators have rebounded, establishing a clear upward trajectory for the economy. The "troika" of economic drivers—exports, consumption, and investment—show renewed momentum.

Exports demonstrated resilience: In the first two months, the total value of goods imports and exports increased by 18.3% year-on-year, marking the first return to double-digit growth since January 2024. Consumer activity warmed up: From January to February, total retail sales of consumer goods rose by 2.8% year-on-year, accelerating by 1.9 percentage points compared to December of the previous year. Investment saw an uptick: During the same period, fixed-asset investment grew by 1.8% year-on-year, shifting from decline to growth.