China has set a GDP growth target of 5% for 2025. This target was announced in the shadow of the ongoing trade war with the US and domestic economic problems such as low consumption, real estate crisis and unemployment. The target was announced at the annual National People's Congress, which is an important platform to showcase the Chinese government's economic and political plans. Despite this 5% target, which signals China's determination to stabilize its economy, the growing pressures of the US-China trade dispute and domestic challenges persist. In response to the Trump administration's tariffs, China imposed additional tariffs of 10-15% on US agricultural products. This trade tension has a negative impact on exports, which play an important role in the Chinese economy.
Economic Incentives and Budgetary Arrangements
China plans to issue CNY 1.3 trillion (USD 179 billion) worth of private treasury bonds to stimulate its domestic economy and mitigate the effects of trade wars. It will also increase the borrowing capacity of local governments by CNY 4.4 trillion, injecting more resources into the economy. The budget deficit target was also raised to 4% of GDP and the government announced that it aims to support growth by increasing fiscal spending.
High Technology Investments and the Inflation Target
Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the importance of investments in high-tech sectors such as artificial intelligence and renewable energy. China sees these areas as the cornerstones of its long-term economic growth. On the other hand, in order to cope with the slowdown in domestic demand and the effects of the real estate crisis, China announced that it would lower its inflation target from 3% to 2%, the lowest level in more than two decades.
Trade War and China's Reaction
US-China trade wars continue, while the Chinese government has decided to impose additional tariffs of 10-15% on US agricultural products. These tariffs will take effect on March 10 and are expected to further escalate trade tensions. China's response deepens the economic tensions between the two countries.
China has maintained an optimistic stance despite the economic difficulties, saying that its economy is on solid footing. The government aims to boost domestic demand, increase fiscal spending and build leadership in high-tech sectors. This strategy is seen as an important step not only for sustaining short-term growth, but also for long-term world leadership in critical sectors such as artificial intelligence and green technologies.
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