All eyes were on the political elite of China as they convened for the annual Two Sessions meetings last week. The 2026 growth target was set at 4.5 to 5 percent and Beijing also underlined a renewed push into AI and strategic industries. What does this signal about the trajectory of China’s economy? We discuss the economic, political and geopolitical implications with Dr. Pradeep Taneja from the University of Melbourne.

Produced by: Agnes Ong, Jake Lim

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Categories:  politics,  international

Tags:  two meetings,  china,  npc,  national people's congress,  geopolitics,  economy,  gdp,