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Central Economic Work Conference to be held next week, setting 2025 economic agenda

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China’s top leaders are expected to gather next week for the annual Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC).
Citing unnamed sources, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that the two-day conference is scheduled for December 11–12.

Authorities will likely only officially acknowledge the CEWC has taken plac...



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