China aims to see economic expansion at around 5 percent for 2024, unchanged from last year, as the world's second-largest economy will leverage intensified and targeted macro policies to sustain stable growth.
China has set the targeted fiscal deficit-to-GDP ratio at 3 percent this year, according to the Government Work Report delivered by Premier Li Qiang at the opening meeting of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing on Tuesday.
China will make further efforts to accelerate the establishment of a modern industrial system and develop new quality productive forces at a faster pace, according to this year's Government Work Report released on Tuesday.
China will implement prudent monetary policy in a flexible, appropriate, targeted and effective way while making efforts to enhance the underlying stability of the capital market.
China will continue to be one of the most dynamic economies in the world, making great contributions to the global economy and providing irresistible development opportunities to high-tech companies from developed countries.
China on Tuesday set a growth target of around 5 percent for its economy in 2024, which exceeds expectations of some international institutions, demonstrating that the country's top policymakers remain confident in maintaining stable growth.
China is poised to further boost consumption this year through extensive equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-ins, with energy consumption and emissions being key measurements.
The deep-rooted economic interdependence between China and the United States will continue to stand, offering a significant guarantee of peace and prosperity for both countries, a reputed U.S. scholar said on Monday.
National legislators and political advisers have refuted certain pessimistic narratives regarding the Chinese economy circulated by Western media, asserting that China's economy has not peaked and in fact has ample space for further growth and development.
China has set its sights on expanding its network of high-standard free trade zones this year by proactively engaging in negotiations, implementing existing pacts and seeking new partnerships, which will help stabilize the country's foreign trade and facilitate sustainable economic growth.
China will continue to promote high-quality opening-up through the rule of law, with stronger legislative efforts to continue to safeguard the legitimate interests of foreigners and overseas enterprises in the country.
The Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region will continue to expand opening-up to markets at home and abroad and build itself into a convenient hub for domestic and international businesses, said the region's top official.
China should roll out more robust measures to better attract and utilize foreign investment, further optimize its business environment, reduce its negative list and remove discriminatory practices.
The 1 trillion yuan (about $140.98 billion) of additional government bonds for disaster relief and response have been fully allocated, which will provide support for over 15,000 projects approved last year.
China's economy is poised to see more favorable conditions than challenges, Lou Qinjian, spokesman for the second session of the 14th National People's Congress, told a news conference on Monday.
Foreign companies are optimistic about the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and would like to continue to further develop their business in the Chinese market.
China's Deputy Consul General in New York Qian Jin has responded to commentary about China's economy, saying the overall positive trend remains unchanged.
Businesses in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) expect more individual visitors from the Chinese mainland, where more cities have joined the individual visit scheme (IVS) that allows residents to visit Hong Kong and Macao without a guided tour.
National political advisers will continue to focus on advancing China's modernization to provide suggestions and build consensus to harness wisdom and strength in achieving the country's development goals.
The Chinese economy has great potential and sound prospects, and its current recovery momentum is poised to continue and further improve, said Liu Jieyi, spokesman for the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Chinese Embassy in Romania expressed deep regret and serious concern on Saturday about the decision by Romanian government to reject Huawei's submission for authorization of 5G telecom equipment.
A total of 12.44 million new jobs were created in China's urban areas last year thanks in part to the efforts of governments at all levels and various funding, Liu Jieyi said at a news conference on Sunday.
China is likely to register strong economic recovery this year, amid macroeconomic policy adjustments and unwavering reform and opening-up efforts, said senior economists, trade experts and business leaders.
Su Bin (left) listens to the suggestions from a takeout delivery man at a care station during the Spring Festival holiday.At a rest station for delivery riders in Beijing, Su took advantage of the workers' lunch time to learn about their situations and collect suggestions.
China and Thailand permanently exempted visa requirements for each other's citizens on March 1, right after a temporary visa waiver for Chinese visitors that commenced last September expired on Feb. 29. The new deal is expected to facilitate tourism and economic recovery in both countries.
China's factory activity contracted for a fifth consecutive month in February, while non-manufacturing activities expanded at a faster pace, an official survey showed on Friday.
Chinese prosecutors and judges have pledged to strengthen the fight against corruption in private firms in line with a newly revised law, so that the legitimate rights and interests of entrepreneurs can be strongly protected.
China will firmly promote high-standard opening-up to the outside world and hopes that the member companies of the American Chamber of Commerce will continue to invest in the China market, a senior Chinese government official said.
China's initiative to establish a global business cooperation zone in Shanghai will enhance international business communication, strengthening connections between domestic and global markets, government officials said on Thursday.
China's Foreign Ministry urged the U.S. to stop slandering and smearing China on data security, and maintain an open, fair and non-discriminatory business environment.