In this issue， China Pictorial looks back at China in 2017 through the stories of those who influenced the nation and even the world， as well as the most creative technologies， art trends， and ideas that emerged in the past year， so as to showcase Chinas social transformation.

Socialism with Chinese characteristics entering a new era is heralding a new chapter for the Chinese economy as it transitions from high-speed growth to high-quality development. The Chinese economy is expected to show new vitality and maintain stable growth in 2018.

In 2018， Chinas innovation-driven development is expected to reach new heights， and breakthroughs are expected in myriad realms.

The year 2017 was highlighted by a variety of cultural phenomena involving museums， sensational TV dramas and movies， mobile gaming， digital reading and paid content. In 2017， every realm of culture bloomed.

In the past year， we lost some great yet lowprofile， familiar and sincere people. Their outstanding contributions and remarkable achievements， as well as their noble and sincere character， have touched our hearts. They are immortal legends and monuments of the times.endprint