China officials: Target for economic growth next year should be 6.5%

The State Information Center, an official think tank affiliated with China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), noted its expectations for the Chinese growth targets in an article published in the China Securities Journal.

Key Quotes via Reuters:

“The State Information Center says the target for economic growth next year should be 6.5% and exceeding that level is very likely”

"In 2017, China's economic operations will need to intensify efforts to alleviate deep-seated contradictions and structural problems”