This year marks the conclusion of China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), a period during which the country has made significant strides in achieving its economic and social development goals.

In the first half, China's national economy withstood pressure and faced difficulties, and the overall economic operation remained stable and steadily improving.

Hailing district in Taizhou has been making strides in promoting flexible employment through the creation of a specialized gig worker market.

Jingjiang, a county-level city in Taizhou, has achieved progress in water quality during the first quarter of 2025, with 100 percent of water quality at excellent level III standard and 80 percent reaching excellent level II.

According to the 2024 Taizhou Government Work Report, the city's GDP is projected to surpass 700 billion yuan ($95.48 billion).

Data showed the per capita disposable income of residents in Jingjiang, a county-level city in Taizhou, reached 56,373 yuan ($7,734.12) in 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 5.6 percent, ranking first in Taizhou.

​The Chinese economy gained a firm footing in the first three quarters of this year in the face of mounting challenges at home and abroad.