Last mentioned: Mar 5, 2026
Policy Implementation
Expected rollout of specific subsidies and tax incentives for high-tech sectors.
Parliamentary Session Opens
Premier Li Qiang presents the 2026 growth target and the 15th Five-Year Plan.
2025 Performance
China achieves a 5.0% GDP growth rate, meeting its annual target.
Beijing has lowered its 2026 GDP growth target to a range of 4.5% to 5%, signaling a tolerance for slower expansion in favor of structural reforms. The move, detailed in the 15th Five-Year Plan, prioritizes high-tech innovation and industrial upgrading over broad-based consumer stimulus.
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