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Slow bull likely to continue for A shares

Investors watch share prices at a securities brokerage in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY Despite headwinds in global markets due to escalated geopolitical tensions and the resulting disruptions to supply chains, foreign investors still hold a positive outlook on Chinese equities thanks to the country’s unswerving efforts on technology advances and economic stimuli. In a report released…

’26 GDP growth target ‘achievable’ on fundamentals

China’s 2026 economic growth target of between 4.5 percent and 5 percent is “necessary, reasonable and achievable”, supported by solid fundamentals, emerging growth drivers and policy support aimed at boosting domestic demand, said a renowned expert. The target aligns with the country’s medium and long-term development goals while leaving room for structural reforms and higher-quality…

Nanyang GDP hits 500b yuan mark

Employees check products at an electronics company in Nanyang, Henan province. WANG XIAOJUN/FOR CHINA DAILY Nanyang, Central China’s Henan province, is doubling down on making good use of both domestic and international markets alongside resources to seek faster development, after the city historically stepped onto the 500-billion-yuan ($75 billion) economic-scale stage, posting the second-fastest growth…

Nanyang GDP hits 500b yuan mark

Employees check products at an electronics company in Nanyang, Henan province. WANG XIAOJUN/FOR CHINA DAILY Nanyang, Central China’s Henan province, is doubling down on making good use of both domestic and international markets alongside resources to seek faster development, after the city historically stepped onto the 500-billion-yuan ($75 billion) economic-scale stage, posting the second-fastest growth…

Linyi harnesses BRI to transform profile

In a strategic move to boost the international presence of its commercial sector, Linyi in Shandong province is harnessing the Belt and Road Initiative to transform itself from a national distribution and logistics hub into a key player on the international stage. “In 2025, we organized 1,667 enterprises to explore overseas markets in partner countries…

Foreign trade lifts prospects for growth

A cargo ship enters the container terminal on Tuesday at Jingtang Port in Tangshan, Hebei province. LIU MANCANG/FOR CHINA DAILY Buoyant foreign trade will help underpin China’s economic growth target for 2026, highlighting the resilience and long-term potential of the country’s economy while serving as an important engine of growth and stability for the global…

Foreign trade lifts prospects for growth

A cargo ship enters the container terminal on Tuesday at Jingtang Port in Tangshan, Hebei province. LIU MANCANG/FOR CHINA DAILY Buoyant foreign trade will help underpin China’s economic growth target for 2026, highlighting the resilience and long-term potential of the country’s economy while serving as an important engine of growth and stability for the global…

4.5–5% growth target seen as achievable

China’s economic growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent is a realistic goal based on current international conditions and the country is capable of exceeding this range while continuing to serve as a primary engine for the global economy, said Justin Yifu Lin, a member of the Standing Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative…

NBS data point to gradual recovery on demand side

A shopper browses products at a supermarket in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, on Monday. GENG YUHE/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s consumer inflation climbed to a three-year high in February while the decline in producer prices continued to narrow, pointing to a gradual recovery in domestic demand as policymakers push to spur consumption and stabilize prices in the…

NPC deputy cites supportive business environment for private enterprise confidence in Tianjin

A drone photo taken on Jan 3, 2026 shows a view of a container terminal at Tianjin Port in North China’s Tianjin. [Photo/Xinhua] The continuous improvement of Tianjin’s business environment has bolstered the confidence of private enterprises, driving innovation and deeper integration between industry and academia, according to a national lawmaker and veteran entrepreneur. “As…