Ravi K. Chaturvedi

Apr 3, 2024 | eastasiaforum.org | Yuhan Zhang |Agatha Bagus Ilhamy |Mihaela Papa |Ravi K. Chaturvedi

Amid China’s evolving economic landscape, the decision to cancel the premier’s 2024 press conference — traditionally held during the Two Sessions for over thirty years — has raised eyebrows and stirred discussions among international observers, analysts and investors. This deviation from longstanding tradition has led many, especially in Western media, to speculate that the window to gain insights into China’s economic policy shifts might be closed.