China schedules meeting expected to reveal fiscal stimulus details
BEIJING — China's parliament will hold a highly anticipated meeting Nov. 4 to 8, state media said Friday, according to a CNBC translation.
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China raising its retirement age may be unpopular but it's much needed, analysts say
China's top legislative body passed an official plan Friday to begin incrementally raising the nation's statutory retirement age from Jan. 1 of next year and concluding in 2040, according to Chinese state media.
China reports slight beat in July retail sales, but industrial data disappoint
BEIJING — China's retail sales grew more than expected in July, while industrial production missed forecasts, the National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday.
China's policy to boost demand by $700 billion will have a 'bigger and bigger' impact, official says
BEIJING — China's latest policy to boost demand will soon have a greater effect on growth, a top official at the economic planning agency told reporters Thursday.
China sets GDP 2024 target of 'around 5%,' plans to issue 'ultra-long' special bonds for major projects
BEIJING — China set a growth target of "around 5%" for 2024 and announced the issuance of "ultra-long" special bonds for major projects, according to a government work report Tuesday.