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Fireworks are seen during a grand performance celebrating the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, on the Tian'anmen square in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2009. (Xinhua/Guo Dayue)
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BEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- China contributed 19.2 percent of the world economic growth in 2007, up from 2.3 percent in 1978, a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said.
It said China tops the world in contribution to the global economic growth.
The report was the 18th by the NBS. It showcased the improving international status and influence of new China over years of development.
According to the NBS, China's gross domestic product (GDP) was 30 billion U.S. dollars in 1952, more than doubling by 1960, and reached 3.86 trillion U.S. dollars in 2008.
China had also become the world's third largest economy in 2008 by accounting for 6.4 percent of the global GDP.
Meanwhile, the country's gross national income (GNI) per capital has been catching up with the world average. The GNI per capita was 10.1 percent of the world average in 1978, and 32.3 percent in2008.
In terms of GNI per capita ranking among 209 countries and regions by the World Bank, China was 130th in 2008 at 2,770 U.S. dollars, up 15 places compared 750 U.S. dollars in 1997.
Special Report: 60th Anniversary of Founding of PRC
China adheres to peaceful development, says President Hu
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President Hu Jintao (Front),addresses the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, on the Tian'anmen Rostrum in central Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2009.(Xinhua Photo)
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BEIJING, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- China will stick to an independent foreign policy of peace to promote lasting peace and common prosperity of the world, Chinese President Hu Jintao said here Thursday.
China will pursue the path of peaceful development and develop friendly relations and cooperation with all countries on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence, Hu said while addressing a celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Full story
Chinese full of confidence in national rejuvenation, says President Hu
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Fang Fenghui (L), Beijing Military Zone commander and military parade commander, reports to Hu Jintao (R), general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, inviting him to inspect troops of the Chinese People's Liberation Army to take part in a military parade for celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in central Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2009. (Xinhua/Chen Jianli)
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BEIJING, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- President Hu Jintao said here Thursday morning that all the Chinese people were "full of confidence" in the bright prospects of the great rejuvenation of the nation.
The people from all ethnic groups "cannot be prouder of the development and progress of our great motherland," said Hu, addressing a grand rally at the Tian'anmen Square in downtown Beijing to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Full story
Chinese capable of making due contribution to world, President Hu
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President Hu Jintao (L5), flanked by former president Jiang Zemin (R5), top legislator Wu Bangguo (L4), Premier Wen Jiabao (R4) and other leaders, watches the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, on the Tian'anmen Rostrum in central Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2009. (Xinhua Photo)
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BEIJING, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- President Hu Jintao said here Thursday morning that the Chinese people were confident in and capable of building their own country and making due contribution to the world. Full story
