China's Q2 2026 GDP growth missed expectations, putting its 5% annual target at risk and raising questions about whether Beijing will unleash stimulus.

China's Premier calls for economic adjustments amid growth challenges. GDP growth below 1.0% in 2026 at 0.1% YES, between 5.0% and 6.0% at 16.1% YES.

China's GDP growth is projected to slow to 4.5% in Q2 2026, with a 79% chance it will be between 4.0% and 5.0% for the year.