While Europe and the US forecast modest growth for 2026, China is aiming for a 4.5% to 5% GDP increase, described as "a deliberate, not conservative" shift "from speed to sustainability," says Gianni Di Giovanni, vice president of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China. He explains that double-digit growth in high-tech investment, renewables, AI, and digital sectors are now key drivers. "It's no longer about growing fast. It's about growing right."