Striking the balance between supply and demand is a challenge for any economy. 

China, the world’s biggest supplier wants its own consumers to demand a little more. And how to do that is one of the aims at this year’s two sessions.

For China, the key is investing in high-tech products such as that Alipay app to make spending easier.  But authorities also need to look at a whole range of issues, including raising wages and taxation.

CGTN's Owen Fairclough explains.