The Chinese Ambassador to Dominica, H.E. Chu Maoming, has formally announced the successful conclusion of China’s pivotal annual political gatherings—the Fourth Session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Fourth Session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Addressing international media at a briefing held at the Chinese Embassy over the weekend, Ambassador Chu framed the ‘Two Sessions’ as both a cornerstone of China’s domestic political calendar and a critical window for global observation of the nation’s strategic direction.
The Ambassador provided a comprehensive overview of the sessions’ key resolutions, with particular emphasis on economic resilience and technological advancement. He reported that China’s GDP expanded by 5% in 2025, reaching a total of 140.19 trillion yuan ($19.63 trillion USD), amidst a complex global landscape. This growth was bolstered by robust foreign trade, a fundamental equilibrium in the balance of payments, and a 19.1% surge in newly established foreign-funded enterprises.
A significant portion of the address highlighted China’s breakthroughs in cultivating ‘new quality productive forces.’ Ambassador Chu cited world-leading advancements in artificial intelligence, biomedicine, robotics, and quantum technology. He specifically noted milestones including breakthroughs in domestic chip R&D, the expansive sector-wide application of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, the official commissioning of the domestically built Fujian aircraft carrier, and the production of over 16 million new-energy vehicles.
On foreign policy and ecological fronts, the Ambassador outlined progress in unilateral visa-free entry policies and Belt and Road cooperation. He detailed achievements in green development, revealing that non-fossil energy’s share in total consumption hit 21.7% and that installed capacity for new-type energy storage surpassed 130 gigawatts. He reaffirmed China’s commitment to global climate goals through its newly announced 2035 Nationally Determined Contributions.
With the 14th Five-Year Plan concluded, Ambassador Chu looked ahead to the implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan in 2026. He disclosed China’s main development targets for the year, which include GDP growth between 4.5% to 5%, the creation of over 12 million new urban jobs, and a targeted reduction of approximately 3.8% in carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP, signaling a continued focus on high-quality and sustainable development.