China's parliament kicks off annual meet, here's a peek into inaugural session
China will aim for economic growth of about 5 percent this year, will improve policies supporting childbirth and remain firm in advancing the cause of 'China reunification", the parliament has been told
China's National People's Congress (NPC), or parliament, kicked off its annual meeting in Beijing on March 5. The meeting, which is closely tracked, will go on till March 11. (Image: Reuters)
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China will aim for economic growth of about 5 percent this year as it works to transform its development model, curb industrial overcapacity and defuse property sector risks, a Reuters report has said. (Image: Reuters)
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Referring to Taiwan, China will "be firm in advancing the cause of China reunification", dropping previous mentions of "peaceful reunification". China also announced it would boost defence spending by 7.2 percent this year, in line with last year. (Image: Reuters)
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China will improve policies supporting childbirth and detailed plans to support a growing elderly population by raising benefits and basic pensions plans. It will also push forward a private pension system. (Image: Reuters)
China will step up exploration and development of oil, natural gas and strategic minerals to ensure energy and resource security and will tighten control over fossil fuels consumption. (Image: Reuters)
![Referring to Taiwan, China will "be firm in advancing the cause of China reunification", dropping previous mentions of "peaceful reunification". China also announced it would boost defence spending by 7.2% this year, in line with last year.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2024/03/China-NPC-5.jpg "Referring to Taiwan, China will "be firm in advancing the cause of China reunification", dropping previous mentions of "peaceful reunification". China also announced it would boost defence spending by 7.2% this year, in line with last year.")
