China is considering additional fiscal policies to help meet its 2026 growth target as the world’s second-largest economy faces a slowdown. Finance Minister Lan Fo'an said the finance ministry must ensure existing policies are effectively implemented and formulate new, highly targeted measures over the coming months. In an article published in Qiushi magazine on October 1, he said this year marks the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan and that successfully carrying out work in the coming months is crucial.