Highlights of Chinese government work report

The opening meeting of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 5, 2024. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]

BEIJING -- The following are the highlights of the Chinese government work report submitted Tuesday to the national legislature for deliberation.

- China targets economic growth of around 5 percent in 2024 (See more)
- China pledges proactive fiscal policy, prudent monetary policy in 2024 (See more)
- China aims to create over 12 million urban jobs in 2024
- China sets deficit-to-GDP ratio of 3 percent for 2024 (See more)
- China to issue ultra-long special treasury bonds in years to come (See more)
- China to issue more local govt special-purpose bonds in 2024
- China to modernize industrial system, develop new quality productive forces (See more)
- China to step up research on disruptive, frontier technologies (See more)
- China to launch year-long program to stimulate consumption 
- China to earmark 700 billion yuan in central govt budget for investment in 2024 
- China to expand domestic demand (See more)
- China to ensure national treatment for foreign-funded enterprises (See more)
- China to work toward joining CPTPP 
- China to ensure stable production, supply of agricultural products (See more)
- China to advance energy revolution
- China opposes 'Taiwan independence', external interference 
- China upholds international fairness, justice