Top 11 provincial-level regions with ambitious growth targets

　　Of 24 provincial-level governments that released this year's economic blueprint, 15 have lowered their growth targets.

　　The cut has left room for de-stocking and structural adjustments, Lian Ping, chief economist of the Bank of Communications, told Shanghai Securities News, adding that the country will likely aim a growth range of 6.5 to 7 percent this year.

　　Among all, Chongqing municipal sets the highest goal, aiming to extend its 10 percent growth despite a slowdown nationwide.

　　Here is a list of the top 11 provincial-level regions with their ambitious targets in 2016.

　　9. Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region

　　GDP target in 2016: 7.5 to 8 percent

　　GDP growth in 2015: 8 percent

　　9. Jiangsu province

　　GDP target in 2016: 7.5 to 8 percent

　　GDP growth in 2015: 8 percent

　　Top 11 provincial-level regions with ambitious growth targets

　　(chinadaily.com.cn)Updated: 2016-02-04

　　9. Shandong province

　　GDP target in 2016: 7.5 to 8 percent

　　GDP growth in 2015: 8.5 percent

　　7. Henan province

　　Target GDP growth of 2016: 8 percent

　　GDP growth in 2015: 8 percent

　　7. Shaanxi province

　　GDP target in 2016: 8 percent

　　GDP growth in 2015: 10 percent

　　3. Hunan province

　　GDP target in 2016: 8.5 percent

　　GDP growth in 2015: 8.5 percent

　　3. Yunnan province

　　GDP target in 2016: 8.5 percent

　　GDP growth in 2015: 8.5 percent

　　3. Jiangxi province

　　GDP target in 2016: 8.5 percent

　　GDP growth in 2015: 9 percent

　　3. Fujian province

　　GDP target in 2016: 8.5 percent

　　GDP growth in 2015: 10 percent

　　2. Tianjin

　　GDP target in 2016: 9 percent

　　GDP growth in 2015: 9 percent

　　1. Chongqing

　　GDP target in 2016: 10 percent

　　GDP growth in 2015: 10 percent