China’s economy continues to be among the world strongest as the global powerhouse laid down its 2017 Gross Domestic Product growth target at around 6.5 percent on Sunday, international media reported. China has set its GDP growth target at around 6.5 percent for 2017, compared with a target range of 6.5-7 percent for 2016, according to a government work report released at an annual session of the National People’s Congress — China’s top legislature.