China’s Politburo Likely to Shift Focus From Stimulus to Reforms
- Top leaders may convene this week to discuss economic policy
- Meeting closely watched for potential changes in easing stance
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With China’s economic recovery well on track, top leaders will likely turn their policy focus now to boosting business confidence, increasing jobs and strengthening the property market without adding extra stimulus.
The April meeting of the Communist Party’s Politburo, the top decision-making body headed by President Xi Jinping, typically focuses on the economy and sets the tone for policies in coming months. There isn’t an exact date for the meeting, but it’s likely to take place this week.