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China's 2026 Growth Plan: Embracing Openness Amid U.S. Competition

3/2/2026

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China will set its 2026 economic growth target and finalize the 15th five-year plan (2026–2030) during the two sessions in Beijing.
The plan prioritizes openings amid rising United States competition and stresses 'high-level opening up' as a driver of growth and influence.
Visits by leaders from Ireland, Finland, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany show interest in closer ties amid United States policy uncertainty, potentially making China a stable partner.

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China will set its 2026 economic growth target and finalize the 15th five-year plan (2026–2030) during the two sessions in Beijing.
The plan prioritizes openings amid rising United States competition and stresses 'high-level opening up' as a driver of growth and influence.
Visits by leaders from Ireland, Finland, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany show interest in closer ties amid United States policy uncertainty, potentially making China a stable partner.