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Into the New Year: China's economic growth and global shifts 

In 2025, China's economy showed robust growth, with GDP expected to reach 140 trillion yuan ($20 trillion). Progresses in innovation, childcare subsidies, and high-quality development were highlighted as national priorities for 2026, marking the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan. Transitioning into the new year, global and regional economic trends were characterized by resilience and transformation. Meanwhile, China's digital yuan evolved with interest-bearing wallets, reshaping financial systems. China also saw a surge in New Year holiday travel, with 208 million inter-regional trips, driven by short-distance and rail journeys.