China's growth against odds raises world's hopes
China DailyVisitors interact with each other during the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, in Tianjin on June 27. SUN FANYUE/XINHUA Experts expect much more on the policy front to secure future of firms, economy Confidence in China's economic growth remains strong among officials, economists and global entrepreneurs, as the world's second-largest economy is well on track for a steady and gradual recovery despite headwinds. They said they are optimistic about China's capability to achieve its preset annual growth target of around 5 percent this year as well as sustainable and high-quality development in the long run. He also said China's economic growth rate is still "very impressive "compared to that of the rest of the world. While it is generally believed that China's strong economic recovery has helped boost confidence in the global economy, Zhang also warned of challenges relating to fields such as the lower-than-expected growth in foreign trade.