China Sets Economic Growth Target at Lowest Since 1991

Li Vows to Expand Cross-Border Use of Yuan

Li Pledges to Bring Prices Back Into Positive Territory

CSI 300 Climbs at Open Led by Tech

Li Touts Tech Success

Li Points to Export Diversification

Watch Li Qiang’s Speech

Catch-up Here

New Policy Financing Tools

2026 Goals Compared to Last Year

Jobless Rate Target

Defense Spending Target at 7%

GDP Goal Least Ambitious Since 1991

Yuan Little Changed

Budget Deficit Target at 4%

2026 CPI Growth Target 2%

2026 GDP Growth Goal at 4.5%-5%

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