CHINA'S economy may post a faster-than-5-percent growth rate for the first half (H1) of the year, exceeding a preset annual target, according to predictions made by a number of Chinese economists on Monday. A growth rate in the range of 5.1 to 5.4 percent was predicted for the second quarter.

The predictions came as China is scheduled to post its first-half and second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data in mid-July. In March, China set its 2024 GDP growth target at around 5 percent.

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