Politics and Government – Page 158

China’s Economy Will Expand About 5 percent, A Cautious Target

Last year China’s economy grew 3 percent, one of its worst performances. Now leaders are expecting a revival, but it will rely partly on public spending.

By Keith Bradsher

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What to Expect at China’s National People’s Congress as Xi Tightens Grip

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.

By Chang Che

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Rail Safety Upgrade in Greece Is Hobbled by Delays and Neglect

The technology would have automatically stopped trains before they collided. Years of delays and neglect have left Greece with a hobbled system.

By Monika Pronczuk and Sarah Hurtes

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King Charles Faces Backlash Over Northern Ireland Trade Deal Meeting

King Charles’s meeting with an E.U. leader on the day a Northern Ireland trade deal was announced drew angry recriminations from critics who viewed it as an improper foray into British politics.

By Mark Landler