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Xi Jinping tells officials to go for growth in Central Party School address

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Xi Jinping is making it clear that economic growth still matters.
On Tuesday, Xi delivered his annual speech to senior government and Party officials at the Central Party School.
Some context: Xi uses these speeches to underscore the Party’s priorities and outline big-picture goals, especially ...



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