Two Sessions of China: Leaders focus on economy, jobs and welfare amid rising challenges
Mar 3, 2025 #AlJazeeraEnglish #XiJinping #ChinaEconomy
Thousands of officials, military leaders, and businesspeople gather in Beijing for China
Mar 3, 2025 #AlJazeeraEnglish #XiJinping #ChinaEconomy
Thousands of officials, military leaders, and businesspeople gather in Beijing for China’s annual Two Sessions meetings. Key topics include economic growth, job creation, and welfare support amid a slowing economy. Citizens hope for solutions to low wages, youth unemployment, and rising healthcare costs. A GDP target for 2025 is set to be announced, alongside measures to boost spending and welfare. Real estate struggles and consumer confidence remain concerns. The impact of US trade policies looms, while AI and tech innovation are expected to be major discussion points.
Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu reports from Beijing.
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