China Rebalances Economy Toward Intrinsic Stability

China's latest GDP figures and early 2026 policy signals show Beijing pursuing strategic economic rebalancing as it starts the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), prioritizing domestic demand, human-capital investment and innovation. Officials combine measured monetary easing with expanded fiscal spending to boost services, elderly care, green technology and consumption, signaling a structural shift from investment- and export-led growth toward greater stability and productivity over the medium term.