China Provinces Lower 2026 GDP Growth Targets

Two-thirds of China's provincial governments have moderately lowered their 2026 GDP growth targets, with 21 of 31 regions cutting numerical goals or softening wording as of Thursday. Analysts said the shift raises the likelihood of a national real GDP target near 4.5–5 percent and noted provinces will emphasize boosting domestic demand, infrastructure investment, and emerging industries like artificial intelligence.