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Growth goals reachable: premier

- By LI XIAOKUN lixiaokun@chinadaily.com.cn

China is capable of “maintainin­g mid- to high-speed growth” despite challenges, Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday.

The nation’s economic fundamenta­ls were performing well, Li said, adding that the economy is running “within a reasonable range”.

He said major economic indexes since May, including those for industrial production, investment, consumptio­n, and exports and imports have remained stable or increased, while employment has also improved.

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 ?? FENG YONGBIN / CHINA DAILY ?? Premier Li Keqiang joins a photo call with delegates to a global think tank summit in Beijing on Friday.
FENG YONGBIN / CHINA DAILY Premier Li Keqiang joins a photo call with delegates to a global think tank summit in Beijing on Friday.

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