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What will China’s third plenum bring?

The Communist Party of China is about to hold its much-delayed third plenum, traditionally a time for unveiling major economic strategies for the next five to 10 years. In this six-part preview series, the Post looks at the likely measures in store, and more.

Updated: 28 Jun, 2024
What will China’s third plenum bring?
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As China’s Communist Party holds its third plenum, few major shake-ups expected

The third plenum of the Communist Party of China has been a landmark event since Deng Xiaoping’s groundbreaking reforms in 1978.

21 Jun, 2024
Illustration: Henry Wong
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4 years after China’s push for less reliance on the West, has it made progress?

Under China’s ‘dual circulation’ strategy, introduced in 2020, the country is reducing its trade dependence on the West and bolstering its domestic market. What has been accomplished in the plan’s first four years?

26 Jun, 2024
Illustration: Henry Wong
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China needs ‘big bang measures’ to jolt economy, but last reforms spur doubts

Some of the ambitious economic goals set in 2013 were modified to match the geopolitical landscape and inward challenges of recent years, and the July 15-18 third plenum presents Beijing another chance to alter or stay the course.

28 Jun, 2024
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
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