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China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom

China has signaled continuity rather than change for its economy, setting a slightly lower target for growth this year in the midst of a property slump and other headwinds at home and growing uncertainty abroad.

China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom
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China has signaled continuity rather than change for its economy, setting a slightly lower target for growth this year in the midst of a property slump and other headwinds at home and growing uncertainty abroad.

(Image credit: Ng Han Guan)

Originally published at NPR World

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