CPPCC spokesperson: China's economy remains resilient with potential, vigor

China's national political advisors believe that the long-term positive trend of the country's economy, which is resilient with great potential and vitality, will continue to be consolidated and strengthened in the future, a spokesperson for the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) said on Sunday.

Spokesperson Liu Jieyi said at a press conference in Beijing that China's economy picked up on the whole in the past year as the country has withstood external pressure and overcome internal difficulties.

The main targets for economic and social development were achieved, and high-quality development showed solid progress, Liu added.

With a focus on promoting Chinese modernization, the CPPCC National Committee deliberates on a series of macroeconomic and important economic issues and carries out solid and effective work in boosting economic development, the spokesperson said.

For example, the CPPCC National Committee holds a symposium on the analysis of the macroeconomic situation every quarter to conduct in-depth consultations on economic issues, including monetary and employment policies, and makes suggestions to stabilize market expectations and boost confidence in development, the spokesperson added.

This year, the CPPCC National Committee will continue to help consolidate the good momentum of the economy, carry out various forms of consultation and deliberation on important economic issues, and actively contribute to promoting high-quality development by making suggestions and consultation, building consensus from all walks of life, Liu said.

The CPPCC National Committee, China's top political advisory body, held the press conference one day ahead of its annual session lasting from March 4 to 10. 

(Cover: Trucks wait to load containers at a container terminal in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, March 28, 2023. /Xinhua)