China's Finance Minister Lou Jiwei on Thursday called for more comprehensive understanding on the country's growth target this year instead of merely fixating on the 7.5-percent figure.
Chinese President Xi Jinping (C), also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, joins a panel discussion of deputies to the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) from east China's Shanghai, in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2014.
China has used "around" when it sets the GDP, inflation and employment target this year, which means growth of 7.3% or 7.2% can still be counted within that range.
Yao Ming attends the opening ceremony of the National People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) annual meeting in Beijing March 3, 2014.
The booths were set up in six cities by China Central Television, including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang, Guangzhou and Chongqing, to serve as a platform for the public to express their ideas during the annual legislative and political advisory sessions.
Premier Li Keqiang delivers government work report at the opening meeting of the National People's Congress, China's top legislative body in Beijing, March 5, 2014.
Deputies talk at a panel discussion during the annual session of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), March 4, 2014.
Daily snapshots from two sessions
The 2nd Session of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country's top political advisory body, opened in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday.
Retired Chinese basketball superstar Yao Ming, top, also a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, arrived for the opening of the 2nd Session of the 12th National Committee of the CPPCC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 3, 2014.
Guiding ladies wear identical red work uniforms on the opening day of the 2nd Session of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country's top political advisory body, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 3, 2014.
Police patrol Tian'anmen Square, Beijing, March 2, 2014. Security has been stepped up as the annual two sessions open on March 3.
Liu Xiang and Yao Ming in spotlight as delegates
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