China’s government said it expected the economy to grow “around 5 percent” this year. A meeting of the top legislature will reinforce Mr. Xi’s grip on power.
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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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China Moves to Erase the Vestiges of ‘Zero Covid’ to Deter Dissent
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Corporate records and media reports reveal an airship scientist at the center of China’s high-altitude balloon program. Companies he has founded were among those targeted by Washington.
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He established a modern brand of Buddhism in Taiwan and opened temples around the world, becoming the rare religious figure backed by Beijing.
China, Still Trying to Play Down Balloon, Finds It’s Getting Harder to Do
Beijing has accused the United States of waging “information and public opinion warfare.” But analysts say a lack of credible messaging from China is not helping.
Your Monday Briefing: The U.S. Shoots Down China’s Balloon
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China Finds Itself With Limited Options After U.S. Shoots Down Balloon
Beijing registered “strong discontent and protest.” But there may be little it can do to retaliate.