It comes as Beijing is pursuing a zero-Covid policy that has put major cities in harsh lockdowns.
Analysts said the lack of a GDP mention was notable, though economists had earlier predicted it would be difficult for China to reach its 5.5% target.
They also added that China was urging larger provinces to make up for those that were more affected by the lockdown. "We think Beijing is suggesting that GDP growth targets for provinces with less favourable conditions, especially for those that were hard hit by the Omicron variant and lockdowns, could be more flexible."in the second quarter of this year.
China's once-booming property market is also in a deep slump, and home sales have fallen for 11 consecutive months.
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