The National People’s Congress opened in Beijing. China’s rubber-stamp parliament is expected to approve a government overhaul that extends Xi Jinping’s control.
on a level not seen since the 1989 pro-democracy movement that ended in a bloody crackdown around Tiananmen SquareIn February, a high-altitude Chinese balloon discovered floating over the United States caused Washington to cancel a scheduled visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, which was meant to put a floor on spiraling U.S.-China ties. Through export restrictions and sanctions, Washington has curbed China’s access to technology related to semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
Beijing also continues to face scrutiny over its friendship with Russia and reticence to condemn the invasion of Ukraine, amidIn a nod to criticism of its foreign policy, Li said his country would “resolutely pursue an independent foreign policy of peace.” Without referring to the U.S. restrictions, Li said China successfully countered “external attempts” to contain China’s development and would focus on building “self reliance” in science and technology in its bid to become a global tech power.
At the Two Sessions, officials will announce the government’s largest leadership reshuffle in a decade, including a new economic team that will have to grapple with a continued property crisis, rising unemployment, an aging population and a declining consumer and investor confidence.
The parliament on Sunday also proposed amendments to a lawmaking procedure during an emergency that would allow its decision-making standing committee to skip multiple rounds of discussion before passing legislation. The proposal is almost certain to be passed, potentially allowing a small group of top lawmakers to ram through controversial legislation with minimal oversight or feedback from the public.
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