China: Growth target softening and policy mix – ING | FXStreet

ING’s Chief Economist for Greater China, Lynn Song, notes that China has lowered its 2026 GDP growth target to 4.5–5.0% after three years of “around 5%”, signalling tolerance for slightly slower ex...

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China: Growth target softening and policy mix – ING | FXStreet

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ING’s Chief Economist for Greater China, Lynn Song, notes that China has lowered its 2026 GDP growth target to 4.5–5.0% after three years of “around 5%”, signalling tolerance for slightly slower expansion while keeping long-term ambitions intact.