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CX Daily: China’s Plan to Tackle Weak Demand, Low Inflation

Published: Mar. 19, 2026 9:00 a.m. GMT+8

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As China embarks on its 15th Five-Year Plan in 2026, its leadership is grappling with a complex economic landscape marked by growing uncertainty abroad and domestic demand that has not kept up with supply.

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