China Sets Lowest Economic Growth Target Since 1991

Chart showing China's declining GDP growth targets over decades, highlighting the 2026 range of 4.5-5% as the lowest since 1991.

China has officially set its GDP growth target for 2026 at 4.5% to 5%, marking the most modest goal since 1991 and the first downgrade below 5% in over three decades. This pragmatic shift acknowledges persistent domestic challenges like a prolonged property slump, weak consumption, deflationary pressures, and external headwinds including U.S. trade tensions. While … Read more