Full coverage: 2016 Central Economic Work Conference

A top meeting for China's economy is scheduled this week in Beijing.

The Central Economic Work Conference is an annual meeting that sets the national agenda for China's economy and finance. It's normally held over a couple of days during the 2nd or 3rd week of December. The meeting usually reviews the nation's economic performance and sets goals for the coming year.

President Xi Jinping earlier said he is confident China will hit its major economic and social targets for 2016, and that the 13th Five-Year Plan period from this year till 2020 will be off to a good start.