The national legislature opened its annual session on Thursday. What key priorities were outlined in this year's government work report? What messages emerged from the first "ministers' passage"? Let's explore China's two sessions from a fresh perspective.
China targets an economic growth of 4.5 percent to 5 percent for 2026 and will strive for better in practice, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the top legislature for deliberation.
Targets set in 2026 Government Work Report
The Chinese economy has proved remarkably resilient over the past year, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
China sets 2026 development targets: GDP growth of 4.5-5 percent; over 12 million new urban jobs; CPI increase of around 2 percent; grain output of around 700 million metric tons; and a reduction of around 3.8 percent in carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP. Steady progress toward high-quality development!
China's 2025 economic achievements released: GDP grew by 5 percent, reaching 140.19 trillion yuan; 12.67 million urban jobs created; personal incomes rose in step with economic growth; and grain output rose to 715 million metric tons.
Sheng Hong, a national lawmaker, has been dedicated to grassroots work for more than a decade. Over the years, she has become both a witness and practitioner of whole-process people's democracy.
The two sessions offer a window into how the country aims to advance its high-quality development and sustain the momentum of its reform in an ever-changing global landscape