The Chinese idiom Yī Mǎ Dāng Xiān means setting the pace, which perfectly encapsulates China's consumption trend. In 2025, consumption did just that — contributing 52 percent of China's economic growth, with services leading the way. As the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) begins, consumption isn't just following growth. It's out front. 

‪Producer: Wang Yue‬

‪Managing Editor: Huang Chenghui‬

‪Reporter: Liao Zhu

‪Editor: Li Jie, Tian Yulin