China's gross domestic product grew 5 percent year on year in the first half of 2024, according to the data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday. The bureau considers the growth "hard-won" as China has faced a more uncertain external environment and new challenges. As the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee convenes this week, what can we learn about China’s economy and its next step for the rest of the year?