Another key indicator, industrial output, grew at the fastest pace in 17 months in August, recording 10.4 percent year-on-year growth.

"Although after 30 years of fast economic expansion certain factors that used to support such rapid growth have faded away, such as the abundant supply of labor and inexpensive natural resources, China's fundamentals are unchanged," Sheng said.

Questions:

1. What percentage of growth is China expected to see in 2013?

2. What was China’s unemployment figure in the first half of this year, according to Premier Li?

3. What are key indicators of the economy’s vibrancy?

Answers:

1. China is almost certain to be able to achieve growth no lower than 7.5 percent in 2013.

2. Around 5 percent.

3. Electricity generation and industrial output.

About the broadcaster:

Anne Ruisi is an editor at China Daily online with more than 30 years of experience as a newspaper editor and reporter. She has worked at newspapers in the U.S., including The Birmingham News in Alabama and City Newspaper of Rochester, N.Y.

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