The Nikkei ViewChina still lacks transparency 20 years after joining WTO
Clear policy guidance and state-enterprise reform are sorely needed
Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, and other officials attend the annual Central Economic Work Conference, held on Dec. 8-10 in Beijing. © Xinhua/Kyodo
December 15, 2021 13:02 JST
China announced at a key meeting on economic management for 2022 that it would prioritize stability by focusing on business conditions. The emphasis on stability -- more prominent this year than in others -- comes amid tremendous downward pressure on Chinese growth.