A press conference for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress on economy is held in Beijing, March 6, 2026. [Photo by Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.cn]

The Press Center for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress holds a news conference on the economy at the Media Center's Press Conference Hall. Here are the highlights.

China's GDP to grow by over 6 trillion yuan this year: economic planner

China's GDP is expected to grow by over 6 trillion yuan (about $869.6 billion) this year, head of the country's top economic planner said on March 6.

China's service sector to top 100 trillion yuan in 2026-2030: economic planner

The size of China's service sector is expected to expand beyond 100 trillion yuan ($14.49 trillion) in the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), head of the country's top economic planner said on March 6.

China boosts fiscal support to strengthen economic resilience: finance minister

China's more proactive fiscal policy this year is marked by expanded funding, robust policy support and enhanced coordination, aimed at effectively mitigating short-term fluctuations and strengthening economic resilience, Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an said at a news conference on March 6.

China's consumer market scale tops world measured by purchasing power parity: minister

Measured by purchasing power parity, the scale of China's consumer market topped the world during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), Commerce Minister Wang Wentao told a press conference on March 6.

China's AI-related industries to top 10t yuan by 2030: official

China's artificial intelligence (AI) related industries will be valued at more than 10 trillion yuan ($1.45 trillion) by the end of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development and Reform Commission, said on March 6.