‘Two sessions’ 2025: key takeaways from Chinese premier’s work report to top legislature

China has set its GDP growth target in 2025 to around 5 per cent, Premier Li Qiang announced on March 5, 2025. Li revealed the figure as he delivered his work report at the opening of the annual meeting of the country’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress. The premier also outlined the government’s plans to boost the economy and increase spending on the military and public security.