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As street traffic returns in Beijing after a nine-day holiday, there’s little time for businesses to breathe, ahead of a critical few weeks for U.S.-China relations.
First up is an annual meeting of China’s parliament that kicks off next Thursday. That’s when Chinese Premier Li Qiang will announce the year’s growth targets and stimulus plans — against renewed tariff uncertainty.
All eyes, however, will be on U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The White House said the visit will happen from March 31 to April 2, although China has yet to confirm the dates.
