Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China: China Will Bring More "Pleasant Surprises" to the World Economy

BEIJING, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) --

Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a regular press conference on January 20 that China will focus on high - quality development and high - level opening - up, maintain the sustained upward and positive trend of its economy, and bring more "pleasant surprises" to the world economy.

At the regular press conference on the same day, a journalist asked: It is reported that Pierre - Olivier Gourinchas, Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said that China's reported economic growth of 5.0% in 2024 exceeded the IMF's expectations and was a "pleasant surprise." The IMF also raised its growth forecasts for China's economy in 2025 and 2026. What is China's comment on this?

Mao Ning said that in 2024, China successfully achieved its growth target, with its GDP exceeding 130 trillion yuan for the first time. The increment is equivalent to the annual economic volume of a medium - sized country. This reflects the resilience and potential of the Chinese economy and also brings confidence to the world economy.

"China will focus on high - quality development and high - level opening - up, maintain the sustained upward and positive trend of its economy, and bring more 'pleasant surprises' to the world economy," said Mao Ning.