China says it will step up support for economy, boosting markets


BEIJING: China will step up policy support to stabilise the economy, including its embattled internet platforms, as domestic COVID-19 outbreaks and the Ukraine war raise risks, a top decision-making body of the ruling Communist Party said on Friday, lifting markets.

Chinese policymakers face an uphill battle to ward off an economic slowdown that threatens job losses in a politically sensitive year, as COVID-19 lockdowns disrupt supply chains and jolt businesses.

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