Published in China News on 01.06.2026
China News: China Sets 2026 Growth Target at 4.5% to 5%
In a significant shift toward economic reorientation, China has set its official GDP growth target for 2026 at a range of 4.5% to 5%. The target, announced by Premier Li Qiang during the opening of the annual “Two Sessions” on March 5, 2026, signals Beijing’s shift away from rigid, rapid expansion in favour of high-quality development and economic resilience.
