China says ‘determined’ to continue opening economy to world in 2025 as consumption remains weak

[HKFP] - 01/3/2025

China is “determined” to continue opening up its economy to the world in 2025, a top economic planning official said Friday, as Beijing steels itself for potential trade turmoil when US President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The world’s second-largest economy has struggled to revive growth (…)



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