China targets quality growth in 2026 and beyond amid weakening global economy
China's economic growth target for 2026 is proactive and pragmatic, reflecting a broad assessment of domestic conditions and shifts in the external environment.
Macro
China ramps up consumption push as policy priorities set through 2030
At the ongoing "two sessions" in Beijing, the strategic importance of domestic demand has been underscored in both the government work report and the draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).
In-depth
Economic Watch: Global observers call China's economic growth target proactive, pragmatic
As 2026 marks the opening year of China's 15th Five-Year Plan period, the country's economic outlook is drawing close global attention. The government work report submitted Thursday to the National People's Congress has set the 2026 growth target at 4.5-5 percent, signaling steady confidence in China's development trajectory.
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Industries
China's core AI industry scale tops 1.2 trln yuan in 2025: official
China's core AI industry was valued at more than 1.2 trillion yuan in 2025, as the technology is emerging as a powerful driver for high-quality economic development.
China's AI-related industries to top 10 trln yuan by 2030: official
China's AI related industries will be valued at more than 10 trillion yuan by the end of the 15th Five-Year Plan period, Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development and Reform Commission, said Friday.
