Premier Li Keqiang delivering the work reports at the opening session of the China's National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: AP Premier Li Keqiang delivering the work reports at the opening session of the China's National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: AP
Premier Li Keqiang delivering the work reports at the opening session of the China's National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: AP
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China lowers 2019 GDP growth target to 6-6.5 per cent range

  • Gross domestic product growth target released on Tuesday morning in Premier Li Keqiang’s annual report to the National People’s Congress
  • Target down from ‘about 6.5 per cent’ set for last year due to US-China trade war, an already high debt level and financing bottlenecks for private enterprises

Topic |   China economy
Frank Tang
Frank Tang

Updated: 12:56pm, 7 Mar, 2019

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Premier Li Keqiang delivering the work reports at the opening session of the China's National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: AP Premier Li Keqiang delivering the work reports at the opening session of the China's National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: AP
Premier Li Keqiang delivering the work reports at the opening session of the China's National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: AP
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