The third session of the 14th National People's Congress of China opened on March 5, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered the government work report, setting the 2025 economic growth target at about 5%, mirroring last year's goal. However, analysts express skepticism over the country ability to reach the goal because of domestic economic challenges and external pressures from ongoing U.S.-China tariff disputes.
VOA Mandarin: China sets 5% economic growth target for 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping and other officials applaud as Premier Li Qiang concludes his work report at the opening session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 5, 2025.