Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech Monday morning at the closing meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), the country's national legislature.

Xi Jinping addresses China's NPC closing session

China's rubber-stamp parliament— the National People's Congress (NPC)—on Sunday gave approval to key appointments in the government as it gears towards tackling economic challenges on the home front and abroad.

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China’s rubber-stamp parliament, the National People's Congress (NPC), is all set to begin its annual session on Sunday, where President Xi Jinping is expected to unveil the biggest government reshuffle in a decade as Beijing confronts a host of issues at home and abroad.

Economy, defence budget hike, govt reshuffle among key steps likely in Chinese parliament’s annual session

The annual gathering of the ruling elite of China took place today which is the country's biggest political event of the year. The Communist Party uses the event to declare its agenda for the year.

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China's parliament and its top political consultative body are both considering delaying annual meetings set for March, state media said on Monday, as the country battles a coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 1,700 people.

China may delay key parliament, political panel meetings

Beijing's propaganda apparatus is pumping up the volume for its annual parliament meeting, with videos starring a rapper dropping rhymes about his "elation" for the session and an American waxing lyrical about the Chinese "system of democracy".

China rolls out rap songs to pump up parliament

In a bright red office in south Beijing, some of China's most studious Communist Party members are gathered around their smartphones. The focus of their attention is a range of mobile apps and websites which allow them to study the speeches of Chinese President Xi Jinping, including one developed by their own employer, Beijing-based conglomerate Tidal Star Group.

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Xi won all 2,970 votes at the annual session of the National People's Congress. In 2013, Xi had received 2,952 votes, with one against and three abstentions, a 99.86 per cent share

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Xi Jinping has 'princeling' roots, he is descendant of the founders of People's China, who believe it is their destiny to rule.

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