BEIJING – The following are the highlights of the central government work report submitted by Premier Li Qiang to the National People’s Congress (NPC) for deliberation:
– China targets economic growth of around 5 percent in 2024
– China pledges proactive fiscal policy, prudent monetary policy in 2024
– China aims to create over 12 million urban jobs in 2024
– China sets deficit-to-GDP ratio of 3 percent for 2024
– China to issue ultra-long special treasury bonds in years to come
– China to issue more local govt special-purpose bonds in 2024
– China to modernize industrial system, develop new quality productive forces
– China to step up research on disruptive, frontier technologies
– China to launch year-long program to stimulate consumption
– China to earmark 700 billion yuan in central govt budget for investment in 2024
– China to expand domestic demand
– China to ensure national treatment for foreign-funded enterprises
– China to work toward joining Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
– China to ensure stable production, supply of agricultural products
– China to advance energy revolution
– China opposes ‘Taiwan independence’, external interference
– China upholds international fairness, justice
– Courtesy of China Daily
Lawmakers attend the opening meeting of the second session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing yesterday. – Xinhua
