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China’s economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets
The National People’s Congress aims to address a property slump, high youth unemployment, and economic overcapacity while endorsing a five-year plan focused on high-quality development.
- This Thursday the National People’s Congress convenes in Beijing with about 3,000 deputies to set an annual growth target and endorse a five-year plan for 2026-2030.
- Amid a multi‑year housing downturn, dozens of property developers defaulted and overall home prices fell 20% or more since 2021, while families in Guangdong cut back spending last month and small business owners face hard times.
- China reported it reached `around 5%` economic growth in 2025, exports produced a $1.2 trillion trade surplus, and state‑supported industries created excess production while economists question official data.
- The congress may unveil social welfare measures, and days before opening, the legislature removed one military officer and ousted Gen. Zhang Youxia, consolidating Xi Jinping's power.
- Amid trading-partner pushback, analysts warn the International Monetary Fund urged China to cut massive state subsidies, while prioritizing high-tech industries may limit job creation in traditional sectors.
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