Katya Dmitrieva, a Bloomberg News Asia economy reporter, dives into China's ambitious 5% growth target for 2025 and the obstacles that lie ahead. She discusses fiscal strategies to boost consumption amidst external pressures and the challenges within the retail and labor markets. Joining her is Jana Randau, Bloomberg's ECB reporter, who provides insights on the European Central Bank's upcoming conference and the implications of policy decisions for Europe’s economy. Their conversation captures the intersection of global economic dynamics and institutional strategies.