<h1>Asian Markets Dip as China's Economic Growth Slows to 5% in 2024, Meeting Targets but Raising Future Concerns.</h1> Asian shares mostly declined after China announced its economy grew by 5% in 2024, meeting the government's target but slowing from the previous year. Despite strong exports and consumer spending policies boosting manufacturing, markets showed little reaction. Concerns remain over future growth amid potential U.S. tariff increases and technology access restrictions. Major Asian indices, including Hong Kong's Hang Seng and Tokyo's Nikkei, experienced slight declines. Meanwhile, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. reported a significant profit increase due to the AI boom. In the U.S., stock indices dipped following mixed earnings reports and economic data, with Tesla shares notably falling.