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Inside China’s Economy: Innovation, Confidence, and the Road Ahead

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Gold at $4,000: What’s Driving the Record Surge?

China is wrapping up its 14th Five-Year plan, which is marked by a series of achievements, including a resilient economy and technological breakthroughs. China's economic growth is projected to exceed 35 trillion yuan, or nearly $4.9 trillion, in the five-year period, contributin ...  Show more

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