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title: "Central Economic Work Conference — Definition & Meaning"
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The Central Economic Work Conference is the annual closed-door meeting of China's top Party and state leadership that sets national macroeconomic policy and priorities for the coming year.
- How does the Central Economic Work Conference relate to the National People's Congress?
- Who attends and convenes the CEWC?
- Name two doctrinal concepts launched at past CEWCs.?
- How does the CEWC differ from a Party Plenum on economic matters?

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