The result so far of your quick poll on the predicted growth rate target that will be adopted surprised me a little. 82% of respondents expect a target of 5-6%. As we well know, GDP targets in China are not like forecast targets in roughly functioning market economies. They are pointers to lower level functionaries about what needs to be done to satisfy the masters in Beijing. Such targets are almost always fulfilled. Cadres will deliver. A few more bridges to nowhere or replace the bus stop shelters once again will lift local GDP to required number. Recent misses have been exceptions. But also a reluctance to specify precise targets as occurred during Covid gives Beijing a lot of latitude. Unless there is a solid domestic PR or ideological goal that requires a target, I would have thought the smart money would go for a good fudge: we expect strong growth (no set target).