After the closing of the First Session of the 14th National People's Congress on the morning of March 13, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council attended a press conference in the Golden Hall on the third floor of the Great Hall of the People and answered questions from Chinese and foreign journalists.

　　Reporter for US Consumer News and Business Channel

　　This year is the first year after the peak of the epidemic in China. Many people expect that the economy will rebound in the short term. What measures will China take to achieve the annual economic growth target?

What favorable and unfavorable factors will the Chinese economy face this year and the next five years?

What policies does China plan to adopt in the next five years to support sustainable, high-quality growth?

What achievements have China's policies made in dealing with systemic risks such as debt and capital expansion in recent years?

　　Premier Li Qiang

　　This reporter friend is very good at seizing opportunities. I remembered that you asked four questions in one breath, covering six aspects.

Due to time constraints, I can only choose to give some answers.

　　The overall world economic situation this year is not optimistic. There are many unstable, uncertain and unpredictable factors. How to stabilize growth is a test for all countries in the world.

This year, China's economic growth target is set at about 5%, which is determined after comprehensive consideration of various factors.

Of course, China's total economic output has exceeded 120 trillion yuan, which is a very high base. In addition, there are many new challenges this year. It is not easy to achieve a growth rate of about 5%. Redoubled efforts are required.

　　Concerning specific policy measures, last year's Central Economic Work Conference has made a comprehensive deployment.

The basic orientation is to adhere to the word stability, seek progress while maintaining stability, and promote the overall improvement of economic operation.

Stability, the key is to stabilize growth, employment, and prices; progress, the key is to make new progress in high-quality development.

Specifically, I want to do a few things well, or in other words, I want to do a good job of these combinations: one is the combination of macro policies, the other is the combination of expanding demand, the third is the combination of reform and innovation, and the fourth is the combination of reform and innovation. Combination punches to prevent and defuse risks.

These combination boxings all have their specific connotations, and some of them will be continuously enriched, adjusted and perfected according to the needs of practice.

　　Just now, this reporter friend asked about favorable and unfavorable factors.

China's development does have many advantages.

For example, the market is huge, the industrial system is complete, human resources are abundant, the foundation for development is solid, and more importantly, the system has significant advantages.

When it comes to difficulties, everyone has difficulties, and we will have many difficulties this year. But, everyone, think about it, when and which year will there be no difficulties?

We have always achieved new development in overcoming difficulties.

The stories that Chinese people of our generation have heard the most since they were young are Dayu’s control of the water, Yu Gong’s removal of mountains, Jingwei’s reclamation of the sea, and Kuafu’s pursuit of the sun, etc. They are all very inspirational, and they all tell the spirit of not being afraid of difficulties, fearing hardships and dangers, fighting bravely, and striving for self-improvement. , we Chinese will not be overwhelmed by any difficulties.

　　Judging from the situation in the past two months, my country's economic operation has shown a trend of stabilization and recovery, and some international organizations have also raised their expectations for China's economic growth this year.

Regarding the prospect of China's economy, I would like to sum it up in eight words, that is, "long winds and waves, the future can be expected."

In this regard, I am full of confidence.

　　Thanks!

　　(According to the web text live broadcast)