Govt measures to restructure economy taking effect2014-06-03
GDP growth in 12 out of 31 Chinese provincial-level regions fell behind the national increase of 7.4 percent in the first quarter, with Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province gaining the least, at 4.1 percent.

China;s economy braced for GDP slowdown2014-05-23
Data released last week once again offered a cloudy outlook on China's economy. Key economic indicators, including industrial output, retail sales as well as property development and sales, all posted slower year-on-year growth in April, falling short of market expectations.

China seeks new growth path2014-04-24
China is looking for new ways to stabilize the economy as it is facing downward pressure, and it should also invest more in the country's services sector, the chief economist at a government think tank said Thursday.

Massive China economic stimulus unlikely2014-03-31
With further shrinkage in China's growth on the cards in Q1, reform will be used to fend off economic slowdown rather than an economic stimulus, economists have said.

Premier promises support for growth2014-03-29
Premier Li Keqiang said the central government will "take seriously" the increasing pressure on economic growth and introduce "effective policies" to target the problems that local officials have complained about.

Economy shows 'optimistic changes': Li2014-03-28
Premier Li Keqiang reiterated his determination to keep China's economy running within a "reasonable range" despite signs of a slowdown in the first quarter, showing a firm stance on refraining from any stimulus policies in the country.

Rebalance 'less important' than innovation2014-03-20
China's economy needs a new source of momentum, not a rebalancing as so many analysts claim, senior economists at Peking University said.

Li says GDP target flexible, stresses employment2014-03-13
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday said there is a level of flexibility for the government's growth target at around 7.5 percent this year, stressing rather the importance of creating enough jobs.

Time for GDP to step back from the limelight2014-03-12
In order to improve the quality and efficiency of economic growth, a succession of provinces and municipalities have lowered their GDP growth targets during the"two sessions".

China gears down for economic health2014-03-12
China's latest batch of disappointing statistics have done little to ease worries over a slowing economy.

Central government aims for steady GDP growth2014-03-09
Chinese PremierLi Keqiangsaid in his first annual government work report Wednesday that China's GDP growth target for 2014 will be 7.5 percent, the same target set by the government in 2013 and.

End to GDP obsession frees officials for environmental drive2014-03-09
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's first government work report has been welcomed as the latest in a series of high-level announcements placing the emphasis for officials'assessments on broader criteria than just GDP.

China finance minister downplays GDP target, stresses employment2014-03-06
China's Finance Minister Lou Jiwei said Thursday that several factors should be taken into consideration when interpreting China's growth target of around 7.5 percent this year.

Jiangxi sets 10% GDP growth goal for 20142014-03-05
The GDP of Jiangxi province is expected to increase about 10 percent this year, the provincial government said on Wednesday.