China's economy is facing difficulties and obstacles in meeting its yearly budget targets, Lou Jiwei, the finance minister, reported on People's Daily newspaper earlier today.
China's fiscal revenues rise 8.3%
The nation's fiscal revenues for the first five months in 2016 climbed 8.3% and were weaker compared to the 13.6% appreciation in fiscal expenditures.
Lou highlighted further that the current condition does not allow much optimism for a bigger rise in fiscal revenues, but hard work is in place for re-boosting the economy.
Moreover, China's fiscal deficit of gross domestic product climbed from last year's 2.3% to 3%, following the nation's economic slowdown.
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