Chinese premier says 7% growth target is not set in stone
by Sean Farrell from on (#RJ70)
Li Keqiang makes comments before Communist party central committee meeting to set five-year plan
China's premier has said the country's target for economic growth is not set in stone as the leadership in Beijing prepare to meet and prioritise economic and social goals for the next five years.
Li Keqiang said it was not necessary for the economy to grow by the 7% target for this year. Li set the goal in March after China narrowly missed its 7.5% target for last year.
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