Focus on quality growth expected

The quality rather than just the quantity of China's economic growth is expected to be high on the agenda as China's political leaders and officials gather in Beijing for the two sessions, according to experts.

One of the main focuses of the two sessions each year is usually the annual GDP growth target, which is set in the Government Work Report, due to be delivered this year by Premier Li Keqiang on Monday.

However, with achieving high-quality growth now a government priority, at least equal attention is likely to be given this year to how China intends to tackle industrial overcapacity, excess debt, income inequality and poverty reduction, as well as environmental degradation, while also pursuing development.