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Government sets lower GDP growth target for 2026

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China’s economy will grow more slowly in 2026.

Probably…

According to the 2026 Government Work Report, this year the government will aim for “GDP growth of 4.5-5 percent, while striving for better in practice.”

That is down from a target of “around 5%” for the past three years.

Slower growth is ...