Economics

China Considers Dropping Numerical GDP Growth Target for 2020

  • Leaders may instead issue description of goal, source says
  • China has had a numerical growth target for past decades
China Considers Dropping Numerical GDP Growth Target for 2020
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China’s leaders are considering the option of not setting a numerical target for economic growth this year given the uncertainty caused by the global coronavirus pandemic, according to people familiar with the matter.