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‘Two sessions’: China sets 5 percent growth target, boosts military budget

Beijing sets one of its lowest targets in decades amid property crisis, slowing exports and population decline.

Al Jazeera

China Eliminates Premier's Annual News Conference, Shifts Focus

China discontinues Premier Li Qiang's annual news conference, signaling a shift in political landscape and emphasis on national defense and economic priori...

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Chinese markets rally on report Beijing considering £222bn state rescue plan

Authorities could use 2tn yuan from offshore accounts of state firms to buy shares after big falls in stocks

The Guardian - UK

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.43% on Thursday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 1.0%

Caixin Global

Trade Barriers Can Slow Energy Transition: IEA Chief

Trade barriers can slow the world's energy transition but commerce also needs to be fair, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol said Wednesday, as world powers tussle over the technologies key to fighting climate change.

International Business Times

China Willing to Import More ‘Marketable’ EU Products, Premier Says

The gesture is part of an effort to establish a more balanced trade relationship with the bloc, Li Qiang says

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 2.09% on Wednesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 2.58%

Caixin Global

China posts sluggish GDP growth in 2023, population declines again

Official data shows GDP was 5.2 percent in 2023, hitting a government target, but recovery looks uneven.

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International Business Times

China Sees One Of Its Worst Years Of Growth Since 1990 As Recovery Stalls

China's economy last year grew at one of its slowest rates in more than three decades, official figures showed Wednesday, as it was battered by a crippling property crisis, sluggish consumption and global turmoil.

The Guardian - UK

Davos day one: Volodymyr Zelenskiy rallies support for Ukraine after ‘upbeat’ meeting with CEOs – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the opening day of the World Economic Forum in Davos

International Business Times

China Bids To Woo Back Global Elites At Davos Forum

China will put on a show of force Tuesday with a large delegation represented by Prime Minister Li Qiang at the annual meeting of global elites in Davos, despite shadows cast by wars raging in Ukraine and Gaza.

The Independent UK

Ukraine peace talks end without agreement as Kyiv insists China must be involved

National security advisers from over 83 countries attend fourth meeting to discuss peace plan

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The Hindu

Smriti Irani, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hardeep Puri to represent India in WEF Davos meeting

World Economic Forum 2024: The annual meeting, which will be held under the theme of ‘Rebuilding Trust’ from January 15-19, will also be attended by nearly 100 political and business leaders from India.

The Guardian - UK

Climate, chaos and war fill a doomy agenda at Davos

The World Economic Forum has already wrestled with pandemic and recession, but the troubles keep coming

Caixin Global

China Premier to Speak at 2024 World Economic Forum

Li Qiang is scheduled to visit Europe next week to deliver a special address at the event in Davos, and pay official visits to host Switzerland and Ireland

The Independent UK

Death toll from China earthquake rises to 149, with 2 still missing

The death toll from China’s most powerful earthquake in years has risen to 149, with two people still missing after the tremor hit northwestern parts of the country last week

Caixin Global

Xi to Meet EU Leaders in Beijing for First In-Person Summit in Four Years

The meeting on Thursday will be chaired by Premier Li Qiang, European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, foreign ministry says

Radio France Internationale

France counting on 'joint efforts' with China to resolve Gaza, Ukraine conflicts

France's top diplomat called on Beijing Friday to be vigilant against China providing any direct or indirect support to Russia in its war on Ukraine.

The Independent UK

French foreign minister holds talks in China on climate and global tensions

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna says France and China should work together to reduce global tensions and address issues such as climate change and biodiversity

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