China aims for stable growth as Xi consolidates power
Economy expected to grow 6.5% in 2018; challenges include pollution fight, mitigating financial risks
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CHINA'S growth will stabilise this year, said Premier Li Keqiang in his annual work report to the parliament, during which he announced other major targets for the world's second-largest economy.
To an audience of 3,000 or so hand-picked delegates on Monday, he said that China's economy will grow 6.5 per cent in 2018 - in line with analysts' estimates - and that the yuan exchange rate will remain stable.
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