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China’s two sessions: Amid takeaways from Premier Li Qiang’s maiden work report, focus falls on his role under Xi
In the end, Premier Li’s report was long on pledges but short on details, say analysts. Indeed, key economic targets…
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China vows to ‘transform’ economy, targets stable growth of around 5%
BEIJING: China will target economic growth of about 5 per cent this year as it works to transform its development…
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China sets 2024 GDP growth target at around 5%, same as last year
BEIJING: China has set an economic growth target for 2024 of around 5 per cent, similar to last year’s goal…
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China’s economy of ‘great concern’ as annual political meeting to kick off
FOCUS ON ECONOMY But Lou on Monday struck a bullish tone, saying Beijing’s leaders had “ample confidence” that the economy…
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Commentary: China’s economy will probably get worse before it gets better
WAY OUT FOR CHINA? There are expectations for the Chinese government to do more to boost the economy. Its focus…
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Job creation, GDP target among key economic indicators to look out for at China’s Two Sessions
BEIJING: At China’s most important annual political meetings – the Two Sessions – which begin on Monday (Mar 4), all…
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Push for ‘new productive forces’ set to feature at China’s upcoming ‘two sessions’. What is it all about?
As the challenges stack up, the two sessions could provide indications of potential government action to come. “Many are looking…
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CNA Correspondent Podcast: Fewer babies and slowing economy – China’s challenges ahead of the upcoming ‘Two Sessions’
China has long been home to the largest population on the planet, but that’s starting to change. Fewer babies and…
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China’s consumer prices fall fastest in 3 years, factory-gate deflation deepens
BEIJING: China’s consumer prices fell the fastest in three years in November while factory-gate deflation deepened, indicating rising deflationary pressures…
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Moody’s downgrades outlook on China credit rating over debt fears
BEIJING: Ratings agency Moody’s on Tuesday (Dec 5) downgraded the outlook on China’s credit rating from “stable” to “negative” in…
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