China is likely to stick to its current annual economic growth target of around 5% next year, government advisers and analysts said, a goal that would require authorities to keep fiscal and monetary spigots open as they seek to snap a deflationary spell.

High on the to-do list will be ensuring the economy is ready for another round of tussles with the U.S., as signaled by the emphasis Chinese leaders have placed on reducing reliance on foreign technology.

Chinas economy expanded at a slower pace in the third quarter of 2025 despite stronger-than-expected GDP data, as weakening domestic demand and persistent disinflation continued to pressure overall momentum.

China is set to implement more proactive fiscal and monetary policies in 2026 to expand domestic demand and support its economy. These measures aim to stabilize employment and markets while diversifying export markets.

(Yicai) Dec. 9 -- China’s top leadership has outlined a more proactive fiscal stance and moderately loose monetary setting for next year, signaling stronger counter-cyclical and cross-cyclical regulation to raise the effectiveness of macroeconomic governance.

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China’s renminbi is lagging the currencies of key trading partners, making Chinese goods and services cheap and helping to drive exports.