China’s 2024 Legislative Plans Set Priorities for the Economy, Cyberspace, the Environment, and More

Key Takeaways

• The plans include more items than last year and reflect a wide array of priorities.
• The Private Economy Promotion Law will debut this year amid efforts to boost the economy and an emphasis on equal treatment of SOEs and private enterprises.
• The omission of the Government Procurement Law could indicate internal disagreement over what qualifies as a “domestic product.”