Hosting the bloc for just the third time in 25 years, China is promoting people-centred policies, infrastructure funding and predictability. - South China Morning Post, SCMP, Daily Briefing (Global) - Hosting the bloc for just the third time in 25 years, China is promoting people-centred policies, infrastructure funding and predictability.

4 Feb 2026

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