CPPCC member highlights China's achievements during 14th Five-Year Plan

A member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) said China's achievements during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) had been extraordinary and exceptional.

Guo Lanfeng, also president of the China Society of Economics Reform, made the remarks during a group interview ahead of the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday.

Guo said China's economy has continuously moved up four stages, reaching a total volume of 140 trillion yuan and firmly holding the position of the world's second-largest economy.

Noting China's investment in science and technology ranks second in the world, with national average investment surpassing the European Union's average level, Guo said a large number of breakthroughs have been made in scientific and technological research and development, showing China's innovation capability.

Guo also said China's goods trade volume ranks first in the world and the service trade volume ranks second, reflecting the country's international competitiveness.

Listing the facts that the per capita housing area in urban areas of China has exceeded 40 square meters, the operating mileage of high-speed rail remains the world's largest, basic medical insurance covers 1.3 billion people, and 100 million rural impoverished residents have been lifted out of poverty, Guo said all those demonstrate the strength of China's social security system.