Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as China unveils 5% economic growth target for 2024

Shares are mixed in Asia after China's premier said the country's target for economic growth this year is around 5%, in line with expectations

What you should know from the opening of China's legislature

China’s Premier Li Qiang promoted an image of confidence as he announced modest economic growth goals for the country at one of its most important political gatherings

China raises defense budget by 7.2% as it pushes for global heft and regional tensions continue

China is increasing its defense budget by 7.2% this year, similar to last year's rise

China's economic growth target for 2024 is about 5%, on par with last year’s rate

China’s economic growth target for this year is around 5%, in line with last year’s performance despite forecasts for a slowdown

China sets an economic growth target of 5% and pledges help for consumers and property developers

China’s economic growth target for this year is around 5%, in line with last year’s performance despite forecasts for a slowdown

China sets an economic growth target of around 5% but acknowledges it will not be easy to achieve

Premier Li Qiang says China aims to achieve 5% economic growth this year but acknowledges it will be a challenging goal in difficult times

China Trust Troubles

The Church of England aims to raise more than $1 billion to address its past links to slavery

An advisory panel says the Church of England should create a fund of 1 billion pounds, or $1.27 billion, to address its historic links to slavery

Stock market today: Japan's Nikkei tops 40,000, as investors await China political meeting

Asian stocks are mostly higher ahead of China’s top annual political gathering, while Japan’s benchmark closed above 40,000 for the first time

Stock market today: World markets are mixed and Japan's Nikkei tops 40,000, on eve of China congress

World stocks are mixed ahead of China’s top annual political gathering, while Japan’s benchmark closed above 40,000 for the first time