China's economy running within a reasonable range: official

BEIJING, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- China has kept its economy operating within a reasonable range since the beginning of the year despite the grim global economy, said He Lifeng, head of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).

He delivered a report on Tuesday on the enforcement of the plan for national economic and social development at a session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.