China Hits 2025 Growth Target but Tightens Stocks Following Record Volume

China reached its 5% economic growth target for 2025 as a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus compensated for a deepening property crisis and weak domestic demand.Regulators raised stock margin requirements to 100% after daily trading volume peaked at a record 3.99 trillion yuan to prevent speculative overheating.The People Bank of China introduced new credit-easing measures following reports that retail sales growth hit its lowest level since 2022 and bank loans reached a seven-year low.