Li Qiang’s business-friendly reputation could bolster confidence in China’s economy. But he is stepping into a role with diminished power under Xi Jinping.
Category: Communist Party of China
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China’s New Premier Needs to Revive Growth. How Far Will Loyalty Get Him?
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As Economy Falters, China’s New Premier Tries to Boost Business Confidence
The New York Times – Business:Li Qiang, the country’s No. 2 leader, sought to reassure entrepreneurs who have been wary of making new investments.
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What to Expect at China’s National People’s Congress as Xi Tightens Grip
The New York Times – Business:When its top legislature meets, Beijing will lay out a vision for reviving economic growth and strengthening the Communist Party’s grip after a chaotic reopening.
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How the Lab Leak Theory Could Strain U.S.-China Relations
The New York Times – Business:The U.S. Energy Department’s report identifying the Wuhan Institute of Virology as the likely source of the coronavirus has already generated pushback in Beijing.
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China’s Population Falls, Heralding a Demographic Crisis
The New York Times – Business:Deaths outnumbered births last year for the first time in six decades. Experts see major implications for China, its economy and the world.
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From Disciplinarian to Cheerleader: Why China Is Changing Its Tone on Business
The New York Times – Business:With the economy in a fragile state, Chinese officials are starting to use more business-friendly language, and also to back their words with action.
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Why China’s Economy Faces a Perilous Road to Recovery
The New York Times – Business:Years of lockdowns took a brutal toll on businesses. Now, the rapid spread of Covid after a chaotic reopening has deprived them of workers and customers.
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China’s Young Elite Clamber for Government Jobs. Some Come to Regret It.
The New York Times – Business:With youth unemployment high, millions will take this month’s Civil Service exam. But for those who get jobs, the reality can be monotonous work that blurs the line with personal lives.
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With ‘Zero Covid,’ China Proved It’s Good at Control. Governance Is Harder.
The New York Times – Business:For a powerful government that has bragged about its command of the country, its absence at a moment of crisis has made the public question its credibility.