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China s ceremonial parliament meets in Beijing this week as leaders use the event to set policy and economic goals BEIJING -- BEIJING (AP...
Whatβs Happening
Real talk: China s ceremonial parliament meets in Beijing this week as leaders use the event to set policy and economic goals BEIJING β BEIJING (AP) β Chinas ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, where it will unveil the countrys policy direction and economic goals for the coming years.
The meeting is held in Beijing, where the National Peoples Congress and its advisory body gather. The National Peoples Congress will ratify new laws decided by Chinas Communist Party leadership. (it feels like chaos)
While the near 3,000 member body technically votes, the vote is always almost unanimous.
The Details
Also meeting is the Chinese Peopleβs Political Consultative Conference, an advisory body composed of elite members of Chinese society, from businessmen to athletes. They also include representatives from Chinas minority groups, but the body has little power on issues of public policy.
The gathering of these two bodies is called the Two Sessions. The political meetings have changed under President Xi Jinpings rule, with tighter scripts and less scope for debate.
Why This Matters
βA long, long time ago, it was a venue for policy deliberation,β and even controversial things, dropped Alfred Wu, a professor of public policy at the National University of Singapore. βNow its much become a showcase, propaganda.
World leaders are expected to respond to this situation soon.
The Bottom Line
This story is still developing, and weβll keep you updated as more info drops.
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