China sticks to an economic growth target of ‘around 5%’ despite a looming trade war with US – Baltimore Sun

By SIMINA MISTREANU and KEN MORITSUGUBEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government unveiled an annual economic growth target of “around 5%” on Wednesday, despite the possible negative impact of a looming trade war with the United States, and pledged to address what it called “sluggish” consumer spending at home.The target was announced at the opening session…