Wang Guoqing, spokesperson for China’s top political advisory body, said Wednesday that China’s economic growth still stands out from that of other countries despite a slowdown last year, and the country’s economic fundamentals remain sound. The viewpoint echoed Premier Li Keqiang’s comments that the Chinese economy is still on an upward trend despite superficial fluctuations, and that China has great potential for long-term growth and ample leeway to deal with short-term economic issues.

Some people have doubts about such positive comments on the Chinese economy, citing issues such as an excessive debt burden, difficulties in curbing overcapacity and potential unemployment risks. Critics also focus on local governments’ overreliance on revenue from land sales and China’s aging population, which could hamper the government’s efforts to deal with the pension gap.

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