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.[Special coverage]
"Stability is of overriding importance...we must not allow the red line to be crossed concerning financial security, people's wellbeing, or environmental protection," the report said.
Under the prerequisite of stability, China should forge ahead with reforms to seek progress in key areas, according to the report.
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. >>>