BEIJING -- China has walked back its embrace of economic reform and opening up first espoused by Deng Xiaoping, a close reading of the latest Government Work Report reveals, underscoring President Xi Jinping's intent to de-emphasize the policies of the late former leader.
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As Xi forges own path, China plays down Deng's economic policy
Government Work Report sees sharp reduction in phrase 'opening up'
Chinese President Xi Jinping during the opening session of the National People's Congress on March 5. © Reuters
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