EXPLAINER: What's happened so far at China's annual congress
BEIJING (AP) ??" Midway through its annual session, China's ceremonial parliament is focusing on boosting the economy, building self-reliance in technology and further squeezing room for political opposition in Hong Kong. The weeklong meeting of the National People's Congress, which rubber stamps policies approved by the Communist Party leadership, provides a window into government priorities. SETTING AN ACHEIVABLE GROWTH TARGETThe party set a growth target of "over 6%", as the world's economy...
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