China’s New Five-Year Plan Exposes Economic Struggles and Strategic Risks for America

As Beijing unveiled its lowest economic growth target since 1991—just 4.5% to 5% for 2026—the implications extend well beyond China’s borders, marking a cautionary chapter for American policymakers committed to safeguarding national sovereignty and economic security.Why Does China’s Weakening Economy Matter to America?China’s announcement at its annual national congress reveals more than just faltering domestic numbers. Years of a crippling property slump, declining consumer confidence, and job losses have forced Beijing into pragmatic recalibration. This isn’t merely Beijing acknowledging internal weakness; it signals vulnerabilities in a global competitor whose ambitions threaten the very principles America upholds.The slowdown threatens to exacerbate...