Standard Chartered has lifted its China 2026 GDP forecast to 4.6% from 4.3%, citing resilient exports and ongoing productivity improvements, according to a research note dated 1 December. The bank said China’s export competitiveness has strengthened following easing trade tensions with the US after both sides reached a truce. It added that better total factor productivity should further support the China 2026 GDP forecast, with the government expected to set a growth target b