Hey fam, quick update from Beijing! 📣 This week (Dec 10–11, 2025), the annual Central Economic Work Conference brought together the top leaders on the Chinese mainland to set the economic priorities for 2026.
At the conference, officials locked in next year’s roadmap—deciding where to focus efforts across industries, markets, and policies.
Leading the discussions, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech outlining Beijing’s vision for the coming year. 🎙️
Why it matters for young pros in South Asia and Southeast Asia: China’s economic moves can influence regional supply chains, tech ecosystems, and job markets. Whether you’re building an app in Dhaka, scaling a startup in Ho Chi Minh City, or exploring new markets in Colombo, these policy directions are key to watch. 🌏
Keep an eye out for detailed plans and how they might shape opportunities and challenges in 2026!
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China holds Central Economic Work Conference to plan for 2026
cgtn.com
