Beijing, March 5, 2026 (AFP) - Five things to know about China's 2026 economic goals

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China announced its goals for the year during its annual "Two Sessions" political conclave on Thursday, reaffirming its commitment to boost its flagging economy and achieve breakthroughs in high-tech and low-carbon sectors. Here are five key takeaways: - Boost economy - China has set an economic growth target of 4.5-5 percent, the lowest target since 1991, according to AFP research. Last year's target was around five percent. While presenting C......

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