A recent event, "China's Economic Vitality Data Night," utilized big data releases, expert analysis, and augmented reality presentations to connect a wealth of fresh data from core sectors including consumption, logistics, foreign trade, enterprises, and talent. Ten prominent economists were invited to discuss the economic pulse, using data to highlight the resilience and vitality of China's economy.
Data revealed that the day with the highest single-day transaction volume on WeChat in 2025 was the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month. This indicates that purchasing goods for the New Year holiday just before the celebration is when people are most willing to spend. Behind this figure lies the Chinese public's aspiration for a prosperous new year and their readiness to invest in happiness and family reunion.
The "grass-planting economy," referring to the trend of sharing product recommendations, has shown vigorous growth. On the Xiaohongshu platform, topics related to "bead拼豆" garnered nearly 100 billion views, while content about "redesigning doll clothes娃衣改造" exceeded 13.6 billion views. The younger generation is not only deriving emotional satisfaction from these activities but also generating significant economic value. The rapid emergence of sizable consumer markets in these areas results from the convergence of user attention, platform influence, and responsive manufacturing capabilities.
Aba Prefecture in Sichuan Province, once perceived as remote and inaccessible, recorded the fastest growth in national railway passenger traffic last year, surging by 98%. Following the opening of the Zhenjiang-Huanglong section of the Chuan-Qing Railway, travel time from Chengdu to the Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou scenic areas was reduced to just over an hour. The expansion of railway networks has boosted tourism routes, with convenient transportation becoming an increasingly important factor encouraging travel.
There is a significant supply-demand gap for key high-tech professions such as algorithm engineers, automotive electronics engineers, and CNC machine operators. The job-to-applicant ratio for some roles can be as high as 5.23, meaning there are, on average, 5.23 job openings for every qualified engineer. This situation highlights future learning and employment opportunities for young people and underscores the need for accelerated talent cultivation and development in these fields for the country.
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