China's 2026 GDP target will help cope with uncertainties, official says

BEIJING, March 5 (Reuters) - China's 2026 economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% is achievable and will help it cope with uncertainties, cabinet research head Shen Danyang told a press conference on Thursday, after the government unveiled key goals.

"This year, the external environment for China's economic development has become even more complex and volatile," Shen said. "The uncertainties and unforeseeable factors affecting economic performance are likely to be more than expected."