Existing contradictions and problems in China’s current economic and social development
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1. China still lacks a firm foundation for sustaining steady economic growth and thus needs to strengthen internal growth drivers
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2. Risks and hidden dangers still exist in sectors including public finance, banking, and real estate; some industries are heavily burdened by excess production capacity; and macroeconomic controls have become more difficult
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3. It has become increasingly difficult to raise agricultural production output and rural incomes
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4. There is severe air, water and soil pollution in certain regions, and the task of conserving energy and reducing emissions remains arduous
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5. Major structural problems constraining employment
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6. Issues affecting people’s quality of livelihood remain