China Lowers Growth Target As Geopolitical Risk Complicates Outlook

ING Economic and Financial Analysis5.22K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(5min)CommentsSummaryChina's 2026 GDP growth target was lowered to 4.5-5%, after three straight years of “around 5%” targets.Most other targets were left unchanged.The slight softening shows that growth stability remains important, but steady fiscal targets are also signalling a reluctance to lean too heavily on fresh stimulus to bolster growth. Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images By Lynn Song, Chief Economist, Greater China Two Sessions to be key for this year’s policy backdrop China's annual target-setting is always an important event. Since GDP growth targets were first published in 1990, China hasThis article was written byING Economic and Financial Analysis5.22K FollowersFollowFrom Trump to trade, FX to Brexit, ING’s global economists have it covered. Go to ING.com/THINK to stay a step ahead. We’re sorry we can’t reply to individuals' comments.Content disclaimer: The information in the publication is not an investment recommendation and it is not investment, legal or tax advice or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any financial instrument.This publication has been prepared by ING solely for information purposes without regard to any particular user's investment objectives, financial situation, or means. For our full disclaimer please click here.