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Economic funk and Taiwan sabre-rattling: five takeaways from China’s NPC

There is cautious optimism as China announces reform to boost investment, spur domestic consumption and open up more sectors to international players
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Economic funk and Taiwan sabre-rattling: five takeaways from China’s NPC Chinese Premier Li Qiang stands at the podium during his speech at the opening of the National People’s Congress (Image: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

China’s principal annual economic showcase got underway on Monday, in the form of the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, together known as the “Two Sessions”. 

Delivering the government’s “work report” at the NPC’s opening session, Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday reviewed China’s economic performance in 2023, and set out targets for the coming year. 

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