Economists optimistic on growth prospects

Tone of speeches has shifted recently from their feelings of anxiety last year

The rising optimistic mood is relaxing Chinese economists' furrowed brows, as they believe the world's second-largest economy will bounce back in the second half, driven by the latest policy package.

The tone of economists' speeches has shifted recently from the feelings of anxiety expressed in October and November last year. At that time, they warned that the "faster-than-expected cooling" may hit the Chinese economy. But now, influential economists say the "worst moment" will be passed without a hard landing.