9 takeaways from the economic briefing at China’s ‘two sessions’

9 takeaways from the economic briefing at China’s ‘two sessions’

[South China Morning Post] - 03/6/2025

The heads of China’s top economic, commerce and financial bodies laid out their plans for 2025 at a joint press conference in Beijing.



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