Xi Jinping
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Beijing Lowers Growth Target to 4.5–5% as Xi Consolidates Economic Control
China's National People's Congress sets 2026 GDP target range, maintains 4% fiscal deficit, and accelerates tech-first strategy under centralized Party leadership.
Geopolitics
China Purges 19 Legislature Deputies Days Before National People’s Congress
Nine military officers among those removed as Xi Jinping tightens control ahead of critical political session opening March 6