China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for this year
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks during opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)A screen showing Chinese President Xi Jinping as Premier Li Qiang delivers his work reports during the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)Ethnic minority delegates wave as they leave after the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)Chinese President Xi Jinping, left and Chinese Premier Li Qiang chat during the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)Military delegates assemble before the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks during opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)