The fifth session of the 12th National People's Congress opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2017. (Xinhua/Yang Zongyou)
The 12th National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, opened its fifth session Sunday morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.[Special coverage]
Premier Li Keqiang will deliver a government work report at the opening meeting.
China sets 2017 GDP growth target at around 6.5 pct
China has set its GDP growth target at around 6.5 percent for 2017, compared with a target range of 6.5-7 percent for 2016, according to a government work report available to the media on Sunday.>>>
Chinese economy to tide over global, domestic challenges: gov't work report
The Chinese government is confident that current global and domestic challenges will be overcome, according to a report to be delivered by Premier Li Keqiang on Sunday. >>>
China underscores economic, social stability in 2017
China will intensify efforts to stabilize growth, ensure employment and prevent risks in 2017 to safeguard economic and social stability, according to a government work report available to the media Sunday morning ahead of the annual parliamentary session.>>>
China to keep yuan stable in global monetary system
China will continue market-oriented reform in the RMB exchange rate mechanism and maintain the currency's stable position in the global monetary system in 2017, according to a government work report available to the media Sunday ahead of the annual parliamentary session. >>>
China to invest 800 bln yuan in railway construction
China plans to invest 800 billion yuan (about 116.11 billion U.S. dollars) in railway construction and 1.8 trillion yuan in highway and waterway projects this year, according to a government work report available to the media before the annual parliamentary session Sunday. >>>
