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China's Leaders' Plans For The Country

Richard McGregor, Senior Fellow, The Lowy Institute

05-Mar-24 07:30

China's Leaders' Plans For The Country

China's two main political parties - the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) - have begun their annual meeting. This is the time legislators will approve new laws, political appointments, and government work reports, among others. Richard McGregor, Senior Fellow at The Lowy Institute gives us an idea of what to expect during these sessions.

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Produced by: Chin Wai Lun

Presented by: Keith Kam, Shazana Mokhtar


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