Watch live: China Premier Li Qiang's speech at opening of National People's Congress

China has set its 2026 economic growth target at 4.5 to 5 per cent, marking the first cut since 2023.

5 Mar, 01:09 — 5 Mar, 01:36

Why this matters

China's economic growth target is a key indicator of its economic health and policy priorities, influencing global markets and trade. A lower target reflects challenges in the Chinese economy and could signal shifts in government strategy.

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The Story

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What sources agree on

China's Premier Li Qiang delivered a speech at the opening of the National People's Congress
China set its 2026 economic growth target at 4.5 to 5 per cent
This growth target is the lowest since 1991
The target represents a cut from the 2023 target of 'around 5%'

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China's 2026 economic growth target is 4.5 to 5 per cent

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This is the first time the growth target has been lowered since 2023

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The 2023 growth target was 'around 5%'

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The Story

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BBCcentercenterneutralHighFactual reporting of economic target

channel-news-asiacentercenterneutralMostly FactualNeutral reporting of economic target

Coverage leans: balanced

Both outlets provide straightforward, factual reporting on the economic growth target announcement without apparent political commentary or slant.

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BBCHigh102d ago

China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991

It is the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual102d ago