After the National People’s Congress: China’s Economic Challenges and Cooperation with Russia
After the National People’s Congress: China’s Economic Challenges and Cooperation with Russia

Author(s): Marcin Przychodniak
Subject(s): Supranational / Global Economy, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: China; economy; policy; challenges; Russia; cooperation;
Summary/Abstract: During the annual session of the National People’s Congress (NPC), which ended on 11 March, the Chinese authorities confirmed a downgrade of 2022 economic growth forecasts, as well as plans to develop social programmes for the middle class. In terms of foreign policy, cooperation with Russia is of key importance for China. China’s position means that the EU and the U.S. cannot count on it to support their position in the context of the war in Ukraine, or regarding an end to economic controversies or resolving human rights issues.

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