China's industrial output growth quickened slightly in November, while retail sales disappointed, keeping alive calls for Beijing to ramp up consumer-focused stimulus as policymakers brace for more U.

Chinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year and sketched out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing's monetary policy.

One of the biggest: threats by President-elect Donald Trump to sharply raise tariffs on imports from China once he takes office. Here’s a look at the priorities outlined in this week's meetings in Beijing and their potential implications.