China has canceled a closely watched annual press conference with Premier Li Qiang.
Experts suggest the move indicates Xi Jinping is attempting to control the narrative regarding China's economic health.
After all, investors are looking to the event for cues on China's economy, which has been struggling to stage a convincing post-pandemic recovery.
AdvertisementInstead of a sustained post-COVID boom, China's economy is beset with major problems including a property crisis , deflationary pressure , and a demographic crisis .
But some experts say the cancellation is a sign that Chinese leader Xi Jinping doesn't want anyone questioning his regime.
Persons:
Premier Li Qiang, Jinping, —, Lou Qinjian, Rick Waters, Waters, Li, Lou, Xi Jinping, Xi, Jonathan Ward, Tom Porter
Organizations:
Premier, Service, National People's, Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, Hudson Institute
Locations:
China, Beijing