At the recent Portuguese round of the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship (WSBK), French motorcycle racer Valentin Debise secured back-to-back victories in the World Supersport (WorldSSP) category, riding a ZXMOTO 820RR-RS, bringing the Chinese bike manufacturer into the public spotlight.
Starting as a motorcycle enthusiast, Zhang Xue joined racing teams, competed in events and mastered motorbike maintenance skills. He later traveled to Chongqing in southwest China to chase his dream with only 20,000 yuan ($2,933) in his pocket. His inspiring story perfectly mirrors the endeavors of ordinary people, and proves the value of passion and perseverance.
His story also reflects the strength of Chinese manufacturing. As he said in an interview, as long as there are blueprints, China can produce anything on a motorcycle and the quality will be by no means inferior to that of Europe, the US, and Japan. In Chongqing, over 400 key component manufacturers have formed a strong industrial cluster, allowing new technologies to move swiftly from laboratories to mass production. ZXMOTO’s success mirrors the broader shift in China’s motorcycle industry from sheer scale to high-end, high-quality development.
In China, dream-chasers enjoy both vast opportunities and tangible support. Stories like this have become increasingly common in recent years.
Wang Xingxing once made a robot at a cost of only 200 yuan, and after years of dedication, he established leading robotics company Unitree Robotics and his robots are mass produced today.
The smash-hit animated franchise Ne Zha has set numerous box-office records. Few would know that its director Jiaozi taught himself animation entirely on his own. It was through endless revisions and meticulous polishing of every scene that he and his team created such a remarkable cinematic success.
Pop Mart, a leading Chinese trendy toy brand, has gained worldwide fame. Its founder Wang Ning capitalized on global pop culture trends and perfected the blind-box business model. Its signature character Labubu has become an international sensation across the globe.
Their stories serve as perfect examples of how personal grit meets modern-era opportunities, and how peers support one another. They also show how sustained industrial growth reaches new heights thanks to the persistent efforts of hardworking pioneers.
From open-source AI models making global waves, to electric vehicles (EVs) turning heads at international auto shows, and to online games and micro dramas bringing Chinese aesthetics to the world, one question arises: Why China?
China boasts a vast market. With a population of over 1.4 billion and the largest and fastest-growing middle-income group, it represents one of the most promising mega-markets globally, stabilizing demand while driving innovation on the supply side.
China also possesses a complete industrial system. It is the only country with all industrial categories recognized by the United Nations and has ranked first in manufacturing value-added for 16 consecutive years.
Moreover, China boasts abundant human resources, with 250 million people having received higher education, alongside a large pool of engineers and highly skilled professionals who provide sustained support for technological innovation and industrial upgrading.
The Chinese economy is huge, and the synergy of all sectors delivers powerful momentum.
This momentum is evident in technological breakthroughs. Superconducting quantum computer prototype ”Zuchongzhi-3” has once again set records in superconducting quantum computing; the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory is capturing "ghost particles" 700 meters underground; and the "artificial sun" has achieved a world record with steady operation at 100 million degrees Celsius for 1,066 seconds.
From chips to deep-sea exploration, from energy to life sciences, China continues to deliver breakthroughs in independent innovation, backed by the dedication of countless researchers and coordinated efforts among enterprises and institutions.
This momentum extends to industrial progress. In 2025, China's total import and export value of goods hit a record 45.47 trillion yuan, marking nine consecutive years of growth. In Q1 2026, trade surged 15% year-on-year, the fastest quarterly growth in nearly five years.
From screws to EVs, from thermos to lawn mowers, what keeps Chinese goods globally competitive? More than 700,000 foreign trade firms hold the answer: amid fierce global competition, some focus on intensive technological research, while others break new ground, swiftly identifying new market demands and developing innovative business formats. Business entities proactively adapt to shifts and pursue innovation, upgrading traditional industries toward smarter operations and fostering the robust growth of emerging industries.
This momentum is also visible in the Chinese economy's positive trajectory. Over the past five years, China’s GDP has crossed successive thresholds, topping 110 trillion, 120 trillion, 130 trillion, and 140 trillion yuan, with its contribution to global economic growth remaining around 30%.
From modern agricultural workers in farmlands, highly skilled industrial craftsmen on production lines, to delivery couriers across urban streets, ordinary people strive relentlessly at their own posts. Every endeavor and breakthrough they make forms the most solid, enduring strength underpinning China’s economic development.
In Q1 2026, China’s GDP grew 5% year on year, a 0.5-percentage-point acceleration from the previous quarter. The relentless efforts of millions in factories, shops, and farmlands are writing the next chapter of China’s high-quality economic growth.
This is the resilience and vitality of China’s economy.
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