China Sets Lowest Growth Target Since 1991: 4.5–5% for 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping, left and Chinese Premier Li Qiang chat during the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. Ng Han Guan/AP hide caption toggle caption Ng Han Guan/AP BEIJING — China has signaled continuity rather than change for its economy, setting a slightly lower target for