China’s 2020 growth target was originally to be released during Premier Li Keqiang’s government work report at the National People’s Congress, but the March 5 annual parliamentary meeting is set to be postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Xinhua
China may adjust 2020 GDP growth target due to coronavirus, government policy adviser says
- China was widely expected to announce a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target for 2020 of ‘around 6 per cent’ following 6.1 per cent growth in 2019
- Zhang Yansheng, who is an adviser to China’s economic policymakers, says ‘there will definitely be adjustments’
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Coronavirus pandemic
China’s 2020 growth target was originally to be released during Premier Li Keqiang’s government work report at the National People’s Congress, but the March 5 annual parliamentary meeting is set to be postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Xinhua