China People's CongressChina central banker sees full toolbox as planners vow to hit GDP goal
Top economic officials hold rare joint news conference in attempt to shore up confidence
The heads of China's macroeconomic management body, the finance and trade ministries, the securities regulator and the central bank speak to reporters in Beijing on March 6. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
CK TAN and KENJI KAWASE, Nikkei staff writers
March 6, 2024 18:43 JST
Updated on March 6, 2024 20:42 JST
BEIJING -- Chinese key economic policymakers on Wednesday vowed to meet growth targets for 2024 and insisted they still have space to maneuver, a day after the government unveiled a socioeconomic plan that some economists consider insufficient to boost business confidence.