Keith Bradsher and Chris Buckley
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China Shows Few Signs of Tilting Economy Toward Consumers in New Plan
The Communist Party rebuffed calls from economists to shift away from investment-led growth and toward consumer spending.
China’s Leaders Offer High Hopes, but Few Details for Road to Recovery
Top officials emerged from a high-stakes meeting about lifting the economy out of its malaise with few signs of a fundamental rethink.
China Sets Economic Growth Target of About 5%
Premier Li Qiang targets economic growth of about 5 percent this year as China signals readiness to borrow more for spending programs.
As Economy Falters, China’s New Premier Tries to Boost Business Confidence
Li Qiang, the country’s No. 2 leader, sought to reassure entrepreneurs who have been wary of making new investments.
Covid Outbreak in Beijing Prompts Panic Buying and Fears of a Lockdown
Supermarkets stocked up as long lines formed. The Chinese authorities ordered mass testing to contain a rising number of coronavirus cases in an affluent district...
China Eastern Crash Report Doesn’t Explain Why the Jet Plummeted
A preliminary report by China’s air safety regulator summarized what worked during the flight, but did not speculate on what caused the plane to nosedive.