China sets ‘ambitious’ 5% growth target and flags risks to economy

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China will target economic growth of about 5 per cent this year, a rate analysts have described as “ambitious”, as the world’s second-largest economy battles challenges ranging from a property slowdown to weak investor confidence.

Premier Li Qiang, President Xi Jinping’s number two, announced a budget deficit target in…