Basic trend of country's long-term economic growth has not changed
China DailyPhoto taken on April 12, 2024 show mascots and the logo of the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. China's economy grew by 5.2 percent year-on-year in 2023, 2.2 percentage points higher than in 2022, and also faster than the average growth rate of 4.5 percent during the three years of pandemic control and prevention. With its economic growth ranking top among the world's major economies, China remains the biggest engine of the world economy, contributing more than 30 percent to global growth. Against the backdrop of sluggish world economic recovery, intensifying geopolitical conflicts and rising protectionism and unilateralism, China's economy has unleashed strong resilience and potential. The around 5 percent economic growth target set by China is based on it taking full account of its growth potential and supporting conditions.