Reporters' Log

Wen: 8% GDP goal difficult but achievable

By Xin Zhiming (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2009-03-13 11:14

 

Premier Wen Jiabao answers reporters' questions on March 13 in Beijing. [Xinhua]

Premier Wen Jiabao said today it is "difficult" to achieve the country's 8 percent GDP growth goal for this year, but said it is still "achievable".

"It is the government’s commitment and responsibility (to realize the goal)," he said at a press conference today.

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