国内英语新闻:China in past five years

BEIJING, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- China faced severe challenges over the past five years, from the global financial crisis to massive earthquakes. However, the steps in the ongoing development, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, have never stopped.

The following are some facts and figures on the development of China during the period.

China posted an annual GDP growth of more than 10 percent, while the GDP per capita exceeded 4,000 U.S. dollars.

Progress was made in socialist democracy and law-based government administration, the culture industry and social construction.

People's livelihoods were improved with a series of efforts in education, employment, income distribution, social security and health care.

Exchanges between China and the rest of the world were enhanced through events such as the Beijing Olympic Games, Shanghai World Expo and Guangzhou Asian Games.