BEIJING, March 8 (Xinhua) -- As 2026 marks the opening year of China's 15th Five-Year Plan period, the country's economic outlook is drawing close global attention. The government work report submitted Thursday to the National People's Congress (NPC) has set the 2026 growth target at 4.5-5 percent, signaling steady confidence in China's development trajectory.
Overseas observers view the target as both proactive and pragmatic, saying that by seeking to maintain a reasonable growth pace while emphasizing quality and structural reform, China aims to stabilize its economic fundamentals and sustain long-term momentum.
