Politics
Environmentalists Cautiously Optimistic About China’s Economic Policy Plan
China’s decision to drop its GDP target is a positive sign for some climate activists, but troubling trends remain.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks during the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing on May 22, 2020.
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In late May, the National People’s Congress (NPC) meeting was held after a two-month delay. China’s annual parliament meeting is a chance for thousands of the country’s lawmakers and top government officials to gather in Beijing to review the past year’s economic policies and achievements and make plans for the current year.