China’s annual parliamentary gathering begins with the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) on Thursday (Mar 5).
Beijing has set its economic growth target for 2026 at 4.5 to 5 per cent, setting the tone for Premier Li Qiang’s government work report, which will lay out policy priorities and steps to support the world’s second-largest economy.
This year’s meetings also mark the start of its next five-year development blueprint, which will shape economic strategy through 2030 as policymakers confront slowing growth, weak domestic demand and rising geopolitical tensions.
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