State Council executive meeting addresses macro policies, investment

China's State Council executive meeting has called for stronger and more effective macro policies and efforts to boost effective investment as the economy enters a key stage of the year. The meeting outlined measures including faster bond issuance and utilization, accelerated construction of major projects, optimized fiscal spending, and timely adjustments to monetary policy tools. Experts said the measures signal stepped-up counter-cyclical policy support, with existing and incremental policies working together to stabilize market expectations.