# economic targets

China’s Government Work Report Signals Bigger Fiscal Push, Tech Self-Reliance and a Consumption Drive as 15th Five-Year Plan Begins

China’s 2026 Government Work Report, explained at a State Council briefing, sets a 4.5–5.0% growth target and signals a more active, targeted fiscal and monetary stance to launch the first year of the 15th Five‑Year Plan. The plan prioritises innovation, consumer demand, and concrete social measures while stressing operational feasibility and policy precision.