Economic conference wraps up with pledges to stimulate economy

China's top leadership wrapped up the three-day Central Economic Work Conference Wednesday, pledging to take a slew of measures to ensure "stable and relatively fast" economic growth next year.
China's top leadership pledged to take steps to ensure a "stable and relatively fast" economic growth next year as it wrapped up the Central Economic Work Conference.
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Tax cuts for businesses in pipeline
China's top leadership pledged to take steps to ensure a "stable and relatively fast" economic growth next year as it wrapped up the Central Economic Work Conference.
Hu: Domestic spending key to stability
The government is expected to introduce more measures to spur consumption at the Central Economic Work Conference, a move necessary to secure balanced growth in the long run, economists said.
Changing times in Pearl River Delta region
Exports and foreign direct investment both fell in November because of shrinking demand overseas, sending fresh signs of economic weakness. 
Ministry urges better job guidance for graduates
Social stability could be threatened if the registered urban unemployment rate rises above 5 percent next year, a senior lawmaker warned on Tuesday.