Chinese President Xi Jinping speaking during the closing session of the National People's Congress. Photo: AFP
Coronavirus: China’s Xi Jinping hints Beijing may claim victory in doubling economy in 2020, despite pandemic
- State media on Sunday published a 2019 speech from President Xi Jinping saying China has essentially doubled the size of its economy between 2010 and 2020
- Its publication hints that China is giving itself leeway to declare victory on one of its key development goals this year
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaking during the closing session of the National People's Congress. Photo: AFP
