China’s Modest Growth Target Signals Policy Shift From World
- Government sees growth above 6%, well below economists views
- Budget deficit, bond sales to ease while R&D spending to rise
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China’s government set a conservative economic growth target for this year, shifting its focus from recovery mode to longer-term challenges like reining in debt and reducing technological dependence on the U.S.