The CBD area of Beijing, China Photo: VCG

　　Recently, some foreign media outlets have made absurd interpretations of a series of economic and social development targets, tasks, and policies proposed by the Chinese government. Some claimed that China has continuously lowered its economic growth targets, indicating that it is no longer pursuing growth, while others claimed that China"s economic policies lack sufficient strength, suggesting that it is no longer centered on economic development. These interpretations completely distort the facts, aiming to mislead expectations and undermine market confidence. Let us examine and clarify these fallacies one by one.

　　The first misinterpretation is that "China has set its GDP growth target at 4.5 percent to 5 percent, the lowest in decades, indicating a conservative approach that no longer prioritizes economic growth but instead focuses more on withstanding external shocks."

　　Some foreign media outlets generalized the conclusion from partial observations in interpreting China"s economic growth targets and development intentions, which amounts to subjective speculation that disregards facts.

　　The full formulation of this year"s economic growth target in the Government Work Report is "GDP growth of 4.5-5 percent, while striving for better in practice." This represents a scientifically grounded target that comprehensively considers domestic economic performance and the complex changes in the external environment, balancing development needs with practical feasibility.