First-half figures offer solid base for whole-year growth By Ouyang Shijia, Liu Zhihua and Zhou Lanxu | China Daily | Updated: 2024-07-16 06:55

First-half figures offer solid base for whole-year growth By Ouyang Shijia, Liu Zhihua and Zhou Lanxu | China Daily | Updated: 2024-07-16 06:55 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202407/16/WS6695a8eca31095c51c50e322.html China's economy grew by 5 percent in the first half of this year despite challenges such as still-weak demand and a complex external environment, providing a solid base for achieving the whole-year growth target, analysts said on Monday.