China Sets Modest Growth Target as Economic Risks Persist
Synopsis by japannews.yomiuri.co.jp Mar 05 23
BEIJING (AP) — China’s government on Sunday set this year’s economic growth target at “around 5%” as it tries to rebuild business activity following the end of ...Read full article 
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