The Digester

China sets lowest economic growth target in decades ahead of Trump summit

Mar 5th 2026

Beijing aims for 4.5 to 5 percent growth in 2026 as weak domestic demand, a prolonged property crisis and global uncertainty weigh on the economy ahead of a planned summit with US President Donald Trump.

  • China set a 2026 GDP growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent, the weakest since targets began in the early 1990s.