BEIJING: China s annual session of parliament will chart a course for economic recovery and unveil a five-year plan to fend off stagnation, as strategic rivalry with the United States spurs a shift to reliance on consumption and home-grown technology.
The National People s Congress (NPC) opens ...
Sunday 11 April 2021
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As economy rebounds, China parliament to address long-term pitfalls
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