China's leaders gather in Beijing amid the pomp and splendour of the Great Hall of the People.<br/> <br />Three thousand hand-picked delegates arrive on the opening day of the National People's Congress.<br/> <br />They're here to listen to China's plan for economic and social development.<br/> <br />Beijing announced a growth target of 7.5% -- the highest level among the world's major economies. Many analysts say maintaining that kind of breakneck expansion, while introducing reforms, is not sustainable.<br/> <br />But Premier Li Keqiang said economic development was the government's central task but acknowledged "painful structural adjustments" were needed.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) CHINESE PREMIER LI KEQIANG SAYING:<br/> <br />"Currently, China's reform has entered a critical stage and a deep water zone. We must fully rely on the people, break mental shackles and vested interests with ultimate determination, and use the economic structural reform as a starting point to deepen comprehensive reform in al
