Despite mixed monthly indicators in June, Citi Research maintained China's 2Q25 GDP annual growth forecast at 5.2%, Citi Research said in its report. Given China's robustness in 1H25, even without an urgent need for policy implementation, the Chinese government is determined to achieve this year's GDP target, Citi said. Therefore, Citi's policy expectations for the upcoming Politburo meeting are relatively realistically muted.Related NewsDouyin Bans Under-16s from Appearing in Livestreams, Requires Those Aged 16 and Above but Under 18 to Obtain Written Parental Consent FirstChina can steadily achieve a 5% GDP growth target, Citi assumed, maintaining the 2Q25 growth forecast at an annual 5.2%. The actual growth rate was also expected to achieve the target of "around 5%", with the annual growth rate for 1H25 projected at 5.3%.