China up close
Analysis: Post-Tiananmen 'openness' fades from Chinese politics
Xi advocates for a 'high-standard opening-up' but his regime is backsliding
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China People's Congress
China central banker sees full toolbox as planners vow to hit GDP goal
Top economic officials hold rare joint news conference in attempt to shore up confidence
China People's Congress
China's Premier Li keeps first work report low key and under 1 hour
Xi Jinping's No. 2 headlines opening day of maskless National People's Congress
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China congress report mentions 'security' record 29 times
Amid fears of unrest, leadership focuses on economy and domestic supply chains
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China defense budget grows 7.2% despite other 'belt-tightening'
Military spending outpaces GDP growth; Beijing keeps firm stance on Hong Kong and Taiwan
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China sets GDP growth target of 'around 5%' for 2024
Premier Li says recovery 'not solid enough,' promises jobs and easier market access
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China's legislative sessions start with stimulus in the spotlight
Short-term measures expected to address property slump, other problems
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China scraps Premier Li's NPC news conference, breaking tradition
Decision to nix briefing closes one of the few windows on Beijing's thinking
Your Week in Asia
China 'Two Sessions', ASEAN-Australia Summit, Malaysia rate decision
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
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Opinion
Security is still China's top priority, not the economy
Premier Li Qiang in uncomfortable spot as National People's Congress opens
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Opinion
China's espionage law updates undercut courting of investors
Amendments raise concerns on risks involved with data and information handling
Opinion
China's regulatory restructuring targets conflicting roles
Rise of fintech and local government financial risk highlights need for overhaul
Commodities
Nickel, copper prices sink on worries about China's economy
Speculators spurn nonferrous metals, seeing little stimulus from Beijing
Semiconductors
Chinese auto chips only: Inside Xi's self-sufficiency campaign
Government takes lead in developing semiconductor industry to rival U.S.
Opinion
China's regulatory restructuring will show value in crisis
Overarching financial watchdog positioned to act quickly and effectively
Comment
Coming to grips with China's 'wartime' footing on economy
Lines between trade curbs and military moves blur in shifting fight for control
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China tightens grip on emerging tech, spooking foreign investors
Communist party extends reach to innovative manufacturers amid U.S. sanctions
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Xi urges China to advance tech self-reliance, Taiwan unification
New Premier Li Qiang bats off concerns about weakening growth
Market Spotlight
China's debt issues loom as Beijing revamps financial regulation
Changes could make it harder for local governments to borrow, analysts say
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China keeps Yi Gang as central bank chief in surprise move
Sanctioned general Li Shangfu named defense minister amid high U.S. tensions
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China cabinet, central bank chief in focus as parliament winds down
Slate of top economic portfolios to be announced at National People's Congress
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Li Qiang confirmed as China's premier at annual parliament
Former Shanghai party boss will serve as Xi Jinping's second-in-command
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Chinese President Xi Jinping seals unprecedented third term
Parliamentary vote puts him on track to be among most powerful leaders since Mao
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China weighs 'emergency' fast track for laws as Taiwan tensions mount
Revisions to Legislation Law would allow vote after just one meeting
Markets
Chinese mutual funds suffer biggest net outflow in 31 months
Market split on financial measures announced at National People's Congress