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

Investors feared Covid lockdowns could derail global recovery

01 May 2022 - 00:00 By Kevin Yao

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

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