Editor's Note: October 1, 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. To commemorate this milestone, the Global Times is launching a series of graphics highlighting the nation's major achievements over the past 75 years. The first in the series showcases China's transformation from a poor country into the world's second-largest economy, significantly contributing to the global economy.

75 years of China's economic development. Graphic: GT

 

75 years of China's economic development. Graphic: GT

 

75 years of China's economic development. Graphic: GT

 

75 years of China's economic development. Graphic: GT

 

75 years of China's economic development. Graphic: GT

 

75 years of China's economic development. Graphic: GT

 

75 years of China's economic development. Graphic: GT