On Thursday, July 30th, 2026, China's top decision-making body pledged to expand trade ties despite adopting a more cautious stance on the domestic economy. This shift comes amid ongoing crises in the Middle East and escalating trade tensions with major partners. Beijing is focusing on bond funding and accelerating infrastructure spending to sustain economic momentum in the second half of 2026. The Politburo emphasized the need for increased infrastructure investment to meet growth targets as global headwinds intensify.

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