The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, April 28, presided over by President Xi Jinping, to analyze and study the current economic situation and economic work in China. A press account in Xinhua indicates that significant policy matters were taken up.
“It was noted at the meeting that the Chinese economy has been off to a robust start this year, with key indicators beating expectations, underscoring its resilience and dynamism,” Xinhua reported. “Efforts should be made to achieve self-reliance and strength in science and technology, and build self-supporting and risk-controllable industrial chains, according to the meeting.”
As for specifics, “China should step up the planning and construction of water networks, new-type power grids, computing infrastructure, new-generation communications networks, urban underground pipelines, and logistics systems, and promote the commencement of major engineering projects where conditions are ripe, according to the meeting.”
