China Signals Tolerance for Slower Growth with Revised 2026 Outlook
Economists at ING note that China is lowering its long-term GDP growth targets, signaling a shift toward sustainable but slower expansion.
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Economists at ING note that China is lowering its long-term GDP growth targets, signaling a shift toward sustainable but slower expansion.

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