China to enhance catalytic role of government investment

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 14, 2024

On September 26, the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China convened a meeting to analyze the current economic situation and outline the next steps for economic work. This meeting not only signaled a shift in China's macroeconomic policy but also showed the country's confidence in achieving its annual economic and social development goals, rallying the entire society to drive sustained economic recovery and improvement.

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