A security officer stands guard at the Great Hall of the People, ahead of the 14th Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), in Beijing on Thursday, March 2, 2023. AFP PHOTO
A security officer stands guard at the Great Hall of the People, ahead of the 14th Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), in Beijing on Thursday, March 2, 2023. AFP PHOTO
AS warning signs of a recession continue to flash for the global economy, particularly in some developed countries, Chinese and overseas markets and businesses are turning their eyes to one of Beijing's most important political events scheduled to start this weekend, searching for positive signals from the world's second-largest economy.
