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State of the World from NPR

The Consequential Meeting in China Being Held in Secret

Jul 15, 2024
Exploring China's secretive Third Plenum meeting, the podcast dives into economic reforms, technological advancements, and managing external challenges amidst slow growth and low confidence.
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  • The Third Plenum in China shapes political and economic landscapes through crucial policy decisions.
  • Expectations for outcomes from the Plenum include reaffirmation of the Communist Party's central role in economic policies and focus on strengthening China's production base.

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China's Third Plenum of the Communist Party's Central Committee

The Third Plenum of the Communist Party's 20th Central Committee in China, a significant policy meeting, is currently ongoing. This meeting is crucial for shaping the political and economic landscape in China. Historically, third plenums have led to major reforms like the launch of China's reform and opening drive by Deng Xiaoping in 1978. The current economic challenges in China, such as slow growth and low confidence, emphasize the importance of the decisions made in this plenum.

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