China meets 2023 GDP growth target but misses fourth-quarter analyst forecasts

Economy grew 5.2% in 2023

Valeria Martinez
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China’s economy grew 5.2% in the final three months of 2023, missing analysts’ estimates of 5.3% but still meeting its annual gross domestic product growth target.

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