Economists say H1 GDP likely to top 5% Despite pressures, 2024 goal within grasp on stimulus, output, demand By OUYANG SHIJIA | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-07-09 07:45

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202407/09/WS668c7a27a31095c51c50d0e7.html China's economy will likely expand by over 5 percent in the first half of this year amid strong policy stimulus, robust industrial production and stable external demand, providing a solid base for achieving its annual growth target of around 5 percent, economists said on Monday.