Citi(US:C) Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-11-13 16:05Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that the Chief Economist of Citigroup Greater China, Yu Xiangrong, is optimistic about China's economic growth, projecting a 5% growth target for the year and maintaining a forecast of around 5% for next year despite challenges in the real estate sector and supply-demand mismatches [1] - In the first three quarters, China achieved a growth rate of 5.2%, reinforcing confidence in meeting the annual target [1] - The baseline forecast for 2026 is set at 4.7%, which can be interpreted as approximately 5% [1] Group 2 - Regarding currency, Yu Xiangrong indicated that the RMB exchange rate may experience greater volatility and is expected to appreciate [1] - The actual effective exchange rate of the RMB is projected to depreciate by 2025, while the USD/RMB exchange rate is expected to stabilize beyond expectations [1] - Factors such as purchasing power evaluation, increased trade surplus, narrowing interest rate differentials between China and the US, and net inflows of cross-border capital are contributing to the formation of expectations for RMB appreciation, which may serve as a testing point for the future USD/RMB exchange rate [1]