
China sets lowest GDP growth target for decades as it braces for economic slowdown
‘High-quality growth’ target of 4.5-5% outlined at Two Sessions as Chinese premier talks of complex situations at home and abroad What are China’s Two Sessions and why do they matter? China has set its target for GDP growth to a record low of 4.5-5%, the first time since 1991 that the figure has dropped below 5%, reflecting an economic strategy that is shifting away from export-led growth to a model that leaders hope will be more resilient to external shocks. Li Qiang, China’s premier, anno...
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China sets GDP growth goal at less than 5%! Trump tariffs, domestic troubles weigh
fazWachstumsziel gesenkt: Chinas Kampf gegen „unilaterale Tyrannei“
seeking-alphaChina signals era of 'sober growth' sets lowest GDP target since 1991 at 4.5%–5%
die-presseWarum China sein niedrigstes Wachstumsziel seit Jahrzehnten ausgibt [premium]
index-hrKina objavila procjenu svog gospodarskog rasta, najniža je od 2005.
de-volkskrantChinese economie streeft naar 4,5 tot 5 procent groei, laagste groeidoel in decennia
klix-baKina snizila cilj rasta ekonomije na 4,5 do 5 posto za 2026. godinu
tempo-englishChina Sets Lower Growth Target as Domestic Consumption Lags - Tempo.co English
lsm-lvĶīnas vadība izvirza zemāko ekonomikas izaugsmes mērķi vairāk nekā 30 gadu laikā
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China sets GDP growth goal at less than 5%! Trump tariffs, domestic troubles weigh
The GDP growth target for 2026 appeared in a draft of the government’s yearly work report. Although the range broadly matches market expectations, it is the first reduction since officials adjusted the goal to around 5% in 2023.
By TOI BUSINESS DESK
Read full article →Wachstumsziel gesenkt: Chinas Kampf gegen „unilaterale Tyrannei“
Die Regierung in Peking gibt sich das niedrigste Wachstumsziel seit mehr als 30 Jahren. Der Wirtschaftsmotor stottert merklich. Und der Ministerpräsident schießt gegen die USA.
By Gustav Theile, Peking
Read full article →China signals era of 'sober growth' sets lowest GDP target since 1991 at 4.5%–5%
Read full article →Warum China sein niedrigstes Wachstumsziel seit Jahrzehnten ausgibt [premium]
Beim Nationalen Volkskongress legt die KP-Führung für 2026 ein BIP-Wachstum von 4,5 bis 5 Prozent fest. Doch die historisch niedrige Kennziffer könnte ein gutes Zeichen sein.
Read full article →Kina objavila procjenu svog gospodarskog rasta, najniža je od 2005.
KINA je objavila cilj gospodarskog rasta od 4,5-5%, najniži od 2005., uslijed problema s pandemijom i nekretninama.
Read full article →Chinese economie streeft naar 4,5 tot 5 procent groei, laagste groeidoel in decennia
Read full article →Kina snizila cilj rasta ekonomije na 4,5 do 5 posto za 2026. godinu
Kina je u četvrtak signalizirala kontinuitet, a ne promjene u ekonomskoj politici, postavljajući nešto niži cilj rasta BDP-a za ovu godinu uprkos dugotrajnoj krizi u sektoru nekretnina i drugim pritiscima u zemlji, kao i rastućoj neizvjesnosti u svijetu.
Read full article →China Sets Lower Growth Target as Domestic Consumption Lags - Tempo.co English
China Sets Lower Growth Target as Domestic Consumption Lags Tempo.co English
Read full article →Ķīnas vadība izvirza zemāko ekonomikas izaugsmes mērķi vairāk nekā 30 gadu laikā
Ķīnas komunistiskā vadība prognozē, ka valsts ekonomikas izaugsme šajā gadā nepārsniegs 5 %, un tas ir zemākais uzstādītais valsts izaugsmes mērķis kopš 1991. gada.
Read full article →China sets lowest GDP growth target for decades as it braces for economic slowdown
‘High-quality growth’ target of 4.5-5% outlined at Two Sessions as Chinese premier talks of complex situations at home and abroad What are China’s Two Sessions and why do they matter? China has set its target for GDP growth to a record low of 4.5-5%, the first time since 1991 that the figure has dropped below 5%, reflecting an economic strategy that is shifting away from export-led growth to a model that leaders hope will be more resilient to external shocks. Li Qiang, China’s premier, anno...
By Amy Hawkins in Beijing
Read full article →China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.
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