China’s Policy Summit Puts Tech, Stimulus in Focus for Investors

China kicks off its most important annual political meeting next week, with investors seeking clarity on how Beijing intends to press ahead with its tech ambitions while reviving a fragile consumer economy.

At the weeklong gathering of the National People’s Congress starting March 5, officials are expected to set a 2026 growth target of 4.5% to 5%, down from around 5% in recent years — a sign leaders may tolerate slower expansion as a property slump and deflation continue.