Zhejiang is the birthplace of the Communist Party of China and the "Red Boat Spirit". In 1921, the first CPC National Congress was successfully held on a small boat on Nanhu Lake in Jiaxing, signifying the birth of the Communist Party of China.

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Zhejiang was a pioneer in China's reform and opening-up. It carried out market-oriented reform more than 40 years ago, one of the first provinces in China to do so. Over the years, its private economy has achieved leapfrog growth in scale and strength, nurturing a great number of successful enterprises.

Despite facing a complex and challenging external environment, Zhejiang achieved its main socioeconomic development targets in 2024, with the province's GDP growing by approximately 5.5 percent.

Since the reform and opening-up drive four decades ago, Zhejiang has embarked on a fast track of economic growth. The sense of fulfillment, happiness and security among Zhejiang people has grown continuously.