Shenzhen’s gross domestic product increased by 7.5 per cent to about 2.4 trillion yuan (US$352.71 billion) in 2018, having targeted a growth of 8 per cent. Photo: AFP Shenzhen’s gross domestic product increased by 7.5 per cent to about 2.4 trillion yuan (US$352.71 billion) in 2018, having targeted a growth of 8 per cent. Photo: AFP
Shenzhen’s gross domestic product increased by 7.5 per cent to about 2.4 trillion yuan (US$352.71 billion) in 2018, having targeted a growth of 8 per cent. Photo: AFP
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China’s industrial powerhouse Guangdong slashes growth target for 2019

  • Southeastern province, which includes the cities of Shenzhen and Guangzhou, aims for 6.0-6.5 per cent growth this year
  • The target is the same expected to be confirmed as China’s overall growth target for 2019 as the trade war with the United States continues to slow the economy

Topic |   China economy
He HuifengSu Xinqi
He Huifeng and Su Xinqi

Updated: 11:01pm, 28 Jan, 2019

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Shenzhen’s gross domestic product increased by 7.5 per cent to about 2.4 trillion yuan (US$352.71 billion) in 2018, having targeted a growth of 8 per cent. Photo: AFP Shenzhen’s gross domestic product increased by 7.5 per cent to about 2.4 trillion yuan (US$352.71 billion) in 2018, having targeted a growth of 8 per cent. Photo: AFP
Shenzhen’s gross domestic product increased by 7.5 per cent to about 2.4 trillion yuan (US$352.71 billion) in 2018, having targeted a growth of 8 per cent. Photo: AFP
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