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Trade war strain: US tariffs and domestic woes fuel China’s record deficit

China’s annual “Two Sessions” kicked off with the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), where policymakers laid out economic and fiscal strategies for the year ahead. Premier Li Qiang delivered the government work report, detailing growth targets and key policy measures for 2025.