China's economy of 'great concern' as annual political meeting to kick off
Monday, 4 March 2024 China's annual political conclave kicks off in Beijing on Monday, with officials saying the flagging economy and youth unemployment are of "great concern" as they lay out plans for the coming year. So, too, he said Sunday, was "the employment of young people, especially fresh graduates", with youth unemployment officially at around 15 percent at the end of 2023, after the statistics bureau adjusted its calculation methods.
China Sets Aggressive, Economic Growth , Target for 2024.
Associated Press reports that China has
said it aims to achieve 5% economic growth
in 2024, despite facing many challenges.
Premier Li Qiang outlined plans to boost
China's economy while addressing the annual
session of the National...