Outlook beats world forecast

2015 to be marked by ongoing adjustments around the globe, vice-minister says

The Chinese economy will continue to rise steadily this year if restructuring can be implemented well to counter mounting downward pressure. But if risks appear, the authorities will take decisive action to keep it on track, according to the vice-minister of China's top economic policymaker on Thursday.

"The economy grew at about 7.4 percent last year, a hard-won result given so many unexpected uncertainties from home and abroad," said Zhu Zhixin, vice-minister of the National Development and Reform Commission, reviewing last year and evaluating prospects for 2015.