China sets growth target around 5% despite threat from US tariffs

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  China keeps its economic growth target at 'around 5%' for 2025

  China is keeping its economic growth target at “around 5%” for 2025 despite a looming trade war with the United States and other headwinds.
  
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• China targets 'around 5%' growth in 2025 and lays out stimulus measures as trade worries mount

  China on Wednesday set its GDP growth target for 2025 at "around 5%" as it starts its annual parliamentary meeting amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S.
  
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  China sets GDP target of 5% for 2025 amid tariff war with Trump

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  China Signals Confidence in Economy Despite Sluggish Growth and U.S. Trade War

  As Chinese leaders meet in Beijing, they are striking a confident posture despite serious challenges to the economy and growing pressure from the United States.
  
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