‘Two sessions’ 2026: China lays out its economic agenda at press conference

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMP ReportersMarch 6, 2026 at 07:55 AM

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As part of China's "two sessions," top economic officials are holding a press conference to discuss the country's economic agenda. The meetings follow Premier Li Qiang's announcement of major economic targets for 2025, including a GDP growth goal of 4.5 to 5 percent. A draft outline for China’s next five-year plan, which will set the country’s policy trajectory for the rest of the decade, was also unveiled. The press conference is expected to cover topics related to the National Development and Reform Commission, the ministries of finance and commerce, China’s central bank, and its securities regulator. Attention is also focused on how Beijing will handle economic relations with the United States, especially with a potential visit from President Donald Trump in the coming weeks.

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