BEIJING, March 19 -- An illustrated version of the new government work report was published by People's Publishing House and China Yanshi Press Thursday.

This was the first time an illustrated edition of a government work report has been released, according to a statement from the publishing houses.

Diagrams, charts and photos are included in the book to better show the highlights and priorities of the report, which sets China's 2015 economic growth target at approximately 7 percent.

The report was delivered by Premier Li Keqiang at the third session of the 12th National People's Congress on March 5 and adopted on March 15.

The publishing houses said the version will help officials and ordinary people grasp and digest the content of the report.