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Pushing for a post-COVID rebound, China targets GDP growth of 'around 5%' this year

Outgoing premier Li Keqiang told delegates at the National People's Congress that China is aiming to rebound economically after COVID slowed them down

WEKU

China sets economic growth target of 5% as parliament opens

China’s parliament set to hand Xi Jinping third term as president and implement biggest government shake-up in a decade.

Al Jazeera

China sets this year's economic growth target at 'around 5%'

China’s government has set this year’s economic growth target at “around 5%” as it tries to rebuild business activity following the end of anti-virus controls that kept millions of people at home

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3 China Stocks to Buy Now for Under $10

After lifting strict COVID-19 restrictions, the Chinese economy is set to rebound this year due to its reopening, with stocks witnessing significant growth. Hence, it could be the right time to invest in Chinese stocks Hello Group (MOMO), Waterdrop (WDH), and Tarena International (TEDU), which are currently trading below $10.…

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China expects sharp rebound in tourism this year

China expects its tourism market to flourish this year, starting with a busy and robust summer travel season as travellers flock to vacation destinations after the government ended its zero-COVID policy that kept people home for almost three years.

Reuters

Opinion: Chinese Households’ Financial Dilemma Is a Problem for the Economy

A surge in savings and a race to reduce liabilities have thrown the post-Covid recovery into further disarray

Caixin Global

Low birthrates hurt China, women to pay the price

China's population decline, which the Chinese government officially confirmed in January, has led many observers to wonder if the country's current demographic trends threaten its stability.

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Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.96% on Thursday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 1.3%

Caixin Global

China’s provinces spent almost £43bn on Covid measures in 2022

Third of provinces yet to publish data as country looks to revive economy after zero-Covid policy ends

The Guardian - UK

Chinese provinces spent at least $51.6 billion on COVID curbs in 2022

Chinese provinces spent at least 352 billion yuan ($51.6 billion) on COVID-19 containment in 2022, according to annual budget reports from local governments, adding strains to provincial finances in a year when economic growth slowed.

Reuters

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.39% on Wednesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.25%

Caixin Global

What is the population of China? Officials urged to boost birth rate

The world’s most populous country experienced a population drop of 850,000 from 2021 to 2022

Evening Standard

China needs stronger family-focussed policies to spur births- Chinese expert

China should enhance incentives for people to build families and boost the birth rate as the country's now-falling population could threaten the world's second-biggest economy, a Chinese family planning expert said.

Reuters

Weekly Must-Read: Seven Things to Know About China’s Latest IPO System Overhaul

After testing the registration-based mechanism in China’s three smaller markets, regulators are now planning to roll it out to the two main boards

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China’s Growth Prospects After Zero-Covid

Despite the IMF upgrading its GDP projection, China is facing major downward pressures that seem likely to constrain its recovery, in both the short and medium term.

Caixin Global

Opinion: To Capitalize on Reopening, China Needs to Rebuild Foreign Investor Confidence

International companies will need to be convinced the country presents not just growth potential but a predictable enough environment to invest in for the long term

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2 China Stocks It's Time to Check Out

A sharp rebound in the Chinese economy is expected due to its reopening. Therefore, it could be an opportune time to check out fundamentally strong Chinese stocks Hello Group (MOMO) and Tarena International (TEDU). Read more….

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With COVID lockdowns lifted, China says it's back in business. But it's not so easy

China has been trying to woo back foreign investors and businesses after nearly three years of self-imposed isolation, but a quick economic recovery will also hinge on domestic consumption.

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China celebrated Lunar New Year like COVID-19 no longer exists

Tourist spots were swamped, movie theaters were packed and fireworks displays lit up the night sky as China celebrated the Lunar New Year with an abandon that marked the end of its three-year COVID Zero experiment.

Reason

What the U.S. Should Learn From China's Population Decline

The U.S. remains the top destination for the world's immigrants—but it must be careful not to squander its immigration advantage.

Axios

China wants a more efficient workforce but analysts say that will be tough

By 2100, China is projected to have a workforce size of less than 400 million.

Al Jazeera

Is China’s high-growth era over – forever?

With its population declining, China’s period of rapid growth is likely over. How it copes is critical for the world.

The Guardian - AU

China’s shrinking population: what it means for the rest of the world - expert panel

From climate change to women’s rights, what effect will the demographic time bomb at the heart of China’s economy have?

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: East Asia marks Lunar New Year of the Rabbit

From Jakarta to Seoul, Bangkok to Beijing, people in Asia have been celebrating the Lunar New Year marking the start of the Year of the Rabbit.

Fortune

Can India create enough jobs for its booming population?

India is on the cusp of a "demographic dividend," but economic growth isn't guaranteed.

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