China defense budget grows 7.2% despite other 'belt-tightening'
BEIJING -- China's annual defense spending is set to grow by 7.2% this year, well above the country's economic growth target of "around 5%."
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BEIJING -- China's annual defense spending is set to grow by 7.2% this year, well above the country's economic growth target of "around 5%."
BEIJING -- China on Tuesday set a gross domestic product growth target of "around 5%" for 2024, matching last year's goal even as economic challenges mount.
China’s top leaders on Tuesday set an ambitious target for growth as its economy is laboring under a steep slide in the housing market, consumer malaise and investor wariness.
China did not hold its so-called "Third Plenum" meeting in the fall of 2023 and has not yet set a date for the highly anticipated plenary session.
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BEIJING — China kicks off its annual parliamentary meetings this week, which investors are watching closely for signals on economic stimulus.
BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government said Monday it is eliminating an annual news conference by the premier that was one of the only times a top Chinese leader took questions from the news media.
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