Premier Li says China able to grow 7.5 pct this year

China is confident it will meet the growth target of 7.5 percent this year, Premier Li Keqiang said in an article published in the Times newspaper Monday, noting the government was ready to adjust policies to guarantee the fulfillment of the target.

Before starting an official visit to the United Kingdom, Li said the economic slowdown in China was normal and not a problem.

"China's economy needs to grow at a proper rate, expected to be around 7.5 percent this year," Li wrote. "It is slower than the past, but normal...Despite considerable downward pressure, China's economy is moving on a steady course."