Economy

"Analysts expect China to roll out additional fiscal stimulus in order to cushion the blow from COVID-19, which has developed in to a worldwide pandemic that some fear will trigger a severe global recession."

-- The Telegraph

"All eyes will be on Premier Li Keqiang's annual work report, in which he is expected to announce the country's economic growth targets and stimulus measures."

-- AFP

"All eyes at the opening will be on Premier Li Keqiang's 2020 work report, when he is expected to offer clues on whether and how Beijing will target growth for the world's second-largest economy and fiscal stimulus plans."

-- Reuters

"On Friday morning, Premier Li Keqiang will present his work report at the opening of the national legislature National People's Congress (NPC), and it will be watched for whether there will be a more modest growth target for the year, as well as widely-expected economic stimulus plans."

-- The Star