China aims to expand its economy by over 6 percent in 2021, building on strong tailwind from success in containing COVID-19, as lawmakers gather in Beijing to map out priorities for high-quality development.
The gross domestic product (GDP) target is one of the many key goals laid out in a government work report delivered by Premier Li Keqiang to the national legislature, which began its annual session Friday.
In setting this target, we have taken into account the recovery of economic activity, Li said. A target of over 6 percent will enable all of us to devote full energy to promoting reform, innovation, and high-quality development.