Beijing sets GDP growth target of 6-6.5% in 2019

Beijing's Central Business District is seen in this night view of the city's skyscrapers, office buildings and highways. [Photo/VCG]

BEIJING - The mayor of Beijing said Monday the city is expected to attain the economic growth target of 6-6.5 percent in 2019.

The annual government work report, delivered by Chen Jining at the opening meeting of the annual session of the Beijing Municipal People's Congress, set the GDP growth target at 6-6.5 percent, compared with last year's target of about 6.5 percent.

Beijing's GDP grew about 6.6 percent in 2018.