China debates 2019 growth

Kevin Yao China should lower next year’s economic growth target to 6-6.5% as headwinds including a trade dispute with the US increases risks for the economy, according to government advisers’ recommendations.

China should lower next year’s economic growth target to 6-6.5% as headwinds including a trade dispute with the US increases risks for the economy, according to government advisers’ recommendations.

The country’s top leaders will meet to map out the 2019 economic agenda at this week’s annual Central Economic Work Conference, a closed-door gathering of party leaders and policymakers.