Editor's Note: Ministers' press conferences are always under spotlight during China's annual parliamentary and political advisory sessions. This year was no exception, with 15 ministers talking about their plans and responding to various concerns. Here we highlight 30 of their responses to questions from reporters.
March 6
He Lifeng, director of National Development and Reform Commission
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NDRC Director He Lifeng attends a news conference on economic development and macro control during the two sessions in Beijing on Mar 6, 2017.[Photo by Feng Yongbin/China Daily] |
On growth
The performance of the economy was comparatively good last year and it reflects the government's keynote in economic development, which is seeking progress while maintaining stability.
Data show that all the first three seasons of 2016 witnessed a growth rate of 6.7 percent. The figure reached 6.8 percent during the fourth season. Meanwhile, other related economic indicators were also very stable during the period.
On contribution to global economy
China has never stopped opening up to the outside world. On the contrary, the process is being speeded up. China benefits from global economic integration and in return offers great development opportunities for global economic integration as it grows.
Currently, China accounts for 15 percent of world economy. However, its growth in last year represented 30 percent of the economic growth worldwide. This is a remarkable achievement.
