Keith Bradsher and Chris Buckley
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China Shows Few Signs of Tilting Economy Toward Consumers in New Plan
The Communist Party rebuffed calls from economists to shift away from investment-led growth and toward consumer spending.
China’s Leaders Offer High Hopes, but Few Details for Road to Recovery
Top officials emerged from a high-stakes meeting about lifting the economy out of its malaise with few signs of a fundamental rethink.
China Sets Economic Growth Target of About 5%
Premier Li Qiang targets economic growth of about 5 percent this year as China signals readiness to borrow more for spending programs.
As Economy Falters, China’s New Premier Tries to Boost Business Confidence
Li Qiang, the country’s No. 2 leader, sought to reassure entrepreneurs who have been wary of making new investments.
Covid Outbreak in Beijing Prompts Panic Buying and Fears of a Lockdown
Supermarkets stocked up as long lines formed. The Chinese authorities ordered mass testing to contain a rising number of coronavirus cases in an affluent district...
China Eastern Crash Report Doesn’t Explain Why the Jet Plummeted
A preliminary report by China’s air safety regulator summarized what worked during the flight, but did not speculate on what caused the plane to nosedive.
China Outlines Plan to Stabilize Economy in Crucial Year for Xi
Its new budget mandates heavy government spending and lending, as Beijing seeks to project confidence in the face of global uncertainty.