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Foreign media on 'two sessions'

[2015-03-06 14:24]

With China's growth target for 2015 under the spotlight, here's a selection of quotes from overseas media.

Finance Minister denies 300b yuan govt spending of public funds

[2015-03-06 11:42]

China's Finance Minister denied rumors that the government spent 300 billion yuan ($47.9 billion) on public vehicles, receptions and trips on Friday.

China lowers growth target, eyes better quality

[2015-03-06 11:41]

China unveiled its economic growth target for 2015 Thursday, putting an end to months of speculation.

China to reduce foreign investment restrictions

[2015-03-06 11:36]

China has announced plans to halve the number of industries in which it restricts foreign investment, a move to further open up the market of the world's second-largest economy.

China likely to maintain 7% growth for 20 years

[2015-03-06 11:24]

China has lowered its 2015 economic growth target to about 7 percent, a growth pace which analysts said could be maintained for 20 years.

China to speed up implementation of free trade zone strategy

[2015-03-06 11:14]

China will quicken the pace of implementing the strategy of free trade zones (FTZs) and turn institutional innovation into a strong impetus for the country's development.

Steady as she goes for the new normal

[2015-03-06 08:21]

The government's work report emphasized the need for stability as growth slows and economic restructuring becomes the main priority for the nation's officials.

Free trade zone action to speed up

[2015-03-06 08:17]

China will speed up its strategy for free trade zones, a key initiative in further opening up, President Xi Jinping said as he joined a discussion with lawmakers from Shanghai.