Chinese Premier Li Qiang expressed confidence that his government can pull off an economic recovery, while also taking an apparent shot at the US and EU over trade.“The Chinese government has the ability to drive sustained economic improvement,

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Tuesday he was "fully confident" the country would hit its economic goals this year, lauding recent stimulus measures and suggesting there was still room for more.

Li's remarks on the economy underscore Chinese officials' persistent optimism that they can reach their expansion target in the face of weak consumer sentiment, deflationary pressures and property market woes.