China’s new premier, Li Qiang, pledged to shore up growth and restore business confidence, seeking to assure the world that Beijing can overcome domestic difficulties and diplomatic tensions
China’s new premier pledged to shore up growth and restore business confidence in the world’s second-largest economy, seeking to assure the world that Beijing can overcome domestic difficulties and diplomatic tensions that have buffeted his country in recent months.
Li Qiang, at his first press briefing in his new government role, acknowledged China won’t find it easy to meet its relatively conservative target of this year, as the government focuses on delivering stable prices, creating jobs and supplying ample housing.
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