Beijing, March 4, 2026 (AFP) - China's political conclave begins with growth target centre stage

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2026-03-04

China began the first of its "Two Sessions" meetings on Wednesday, a grand political theatre during which it will outline its annual growth target and defence budget, as well as its roadmap for the next five years. Analysts, however, fear Beijing will not veer far from its current path despite the need for reform. President Xi Jinping is overseeing a week of political meetings in Beijing's Great Hall of the People that will effectively rubber-sta......

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