China meets with US firms as it seeks to restore confidence, boost growth

China’s top economic planning agency met with US multinationals including ExxonMobil, Boeing, Cargill and Emerson Electric this week
The discussions signal Beijing is prioritising economic growth and is eager to restore market confidence after the 20th party congress, experts say

19 Nov 2022 - 1:37AM

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) met with a delegation of US business representatives this week in a bid to restore market confidence. Photo: Reuters

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China meets with US firms as it seeks to restore confidence, boost growth

19 Nov 2022 - 1:37AM

China’s top economic planning agency met with US multinationals including ExxonMobil, Boeing, Cargill and Emerson Electric this week
The discussions signal Beijing is prioritising economic growth and is eager to restore market confidence after the 20th party congress, experts say

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