Growth expected to remain stable

Editor's Note: This is the fourth in a series of preview stories focusing on major issues expected to be discussed at the two sessions - the nation's top body of political advisers will convene on Sunday and the gathering of the nation's top legislature will start on Tuesday.

China's economy is expected to maintain stable growth this year, analysts said, as a raft of favorable policies targeting infrastructure, trade and consumption are gradually taking effect.

Despite facing headwinds, the world's second-largest economy can remain resilient, they added. The assessment came a few days ahead of the two sessions - the annual gatherings of the nation's top legislature and its top body of political advisers - during which major economic and social issues will be discussed.