A look at China's economy in 2025
Jinhua's foreign trade hit a record high in 2025, with a total trade value of 1.05 trillion yuan ($150.84 billion), a 19.5 percent increase from the previous year, according to a news conference on Jan 19.
China unveiled the 2025 version of the Catalogue of Encouraged Industries for Foreign Investment, outlining key measures to attract and use foreign capital with greater efforts.
The grand lantern-lighting ceremony of the 2026 Hengdian Shangyuan Lantern Fair was held on Jan 18 at Hengdian World Studios in Dongyang county-level city of Jinhua, Zhejiang province, dazzling visitors from across the country.
Yiwu, known for its bustling small commodities market and rich culture, is set to become one of the four sub-venues for China Central Television's Spring Festival Gala 2026.
In a significant move to strengthen its dynamic private economy, Zhejiang province has launched a new package of financial measures aimed at providing more support to its vast network of individual businesses.
Zhejiang's GDP is estimated to have grown by about 5.5 percent, while general public budget revenue rose 1.8 percent.
In 2025, Jinhua in Zhejiang province made significant progress in improving residents' quality of life. The municipal government implemented 33 key projects across 10 areas — elder care, child welfare, healthcare, transportation, employment, education, the rural environment, housing, fitness, and safety.
