BEIJING: China has announced a set of steps to boost slowing growth in the world’s number-two economy, including extending tax breaks for small businesses and support measures for poor urban districts.

The State Council, China’s cabinet, announced the mini stimulus late Wednesday after a meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang.

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