China 's projected GDP growth likely drops to 6.7 % from 6 % in the previous two quarters due to economic difficulties with its largest trading partner , the US . Nevertheless , the figure is above the government 's forecast of 6.5 % for the year and will likely make Beijing comfortable continuing to implement policies to curb emissions and reduce risks in the country 's financial system .
China's Q1 GDP growth likely slowed to 6.7% from 6.8% in the previous two quarters due to trade tension with its largest trading partner, the US. Nevertheless, the figure is above the government's target of 6.5% for the year and will likely make Beijing comfortable continuing to implement measures to curb emissions and reduce risks in the country's financial system.