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China will step up infrastructure construction to boost growth: Xi Jinping

China will step up infrastructure construction to boost domestic demand and drive economic growth going forward, state TV reported on Tuesday

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2 min read Last Updated : Apr 26 2022 | 7:00 PM IST

China will step up infrastructure construction to boost domestic demand and drive economic growth going forward, state TV reported on Tuesday, citing a top economics meeting chaired by President Xi Jinping.

The world's second-biggest economy is at risk of a sharp slowdown as COVID-19 restrictions across a large swathe of the country hit consumer spending, the property market remains mired in a downturn and exports look set to slow further.

Investments would be brought forward for infrastructure projects that are beneficial to industrial growth and to safeguarding national security, according to the meeting, and transportation, energy and water resources would be among

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Topics : Xi Jinping China economy China economic growth

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