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Beijing set to hit growth target

By Xie Chuanjiao and Cui Xiaohuo | China Daily | Updated: 2009-01-13 07:34

Beijing set to hit growth target

Despite the economic slowdown, Beijing set its annual growth rate to 9 percent this year, its mayor said yesterday.

Last year's GDP is expected to surpass 1 trillion yuan ($146 billion), Guo Jinlong said at the city's annual legislative meeting.

Per capita GDP for last year is expected to exceed $8,000.

Beijing set to hit growth target

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