China's two sessions: can Beijing navigate global challenges?

The Newsmakers March 5, 2025
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As China's annual Two Sessions gathering unfolds, the global economic powerhouse faces unprecedented challenges. With record youth unemployment, a housing market crisis, and escalating US tensions, Beijing seeks to chart a path forward. Premier Li Qiang has set ambitious targets, promising 5 percent GDP growth and over 12 million new urban jobs. But can China overcome its domestic and international hurdles? Guests: Einar Tangen Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute, Founder of Asia Narratives Substack Sourabh Gupta Senior Fellow at the Institute for China-America Studies Colin Alexander Senior Lecturer in Political Communications at Nottingham Trent University #China #Globaleconomy #theNewsmakers Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook Twitter: http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram Visit our website: http://trt.world