China Likely to Set 2026 Growth Target Between 4.5% and 5%
China may set its 2026 growth target at 4.5-5%, per sources. This follows the 5.0% growth in 2025, influencing global markets and economic policies.
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China is poised to establish its economic growth target for 2026 within a range of 4.5% to 5%, as reported by the South China Morning Post on January 23, 2026. The report, citing sources familiar with the matter, suggests that this target will guide the macroeconomic policies of the world's second-largest economy. This follows the 5.0% growth recorded in 2025, which met the government's projections.
