The Significance of Decisions by the 13th National People’s Congress to Chinese Policy
The Significance of Decisions by the 13th National People’s Congress to Chinese Policy

Author(s): Marcin Przychodniak
Subject(s): Governance, Economic policy, Government/Political systems, Economic development
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: People’s Republic of China; 13th National People’s Congress; government; leadership; parliament; economic policy; modernisation of economy; modern technology;
Summary/Abstract: The results of the first session of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC, China’s parliament), which concluded on 20 March, confirm the dominant position of Chairman Xi Jinping in its political apparatus. He was elected to the state chairmanship for the second time, and a change to the constitution approved by NPC members even gave him the ability to continue in his position for life. The changes to both the government and highest leadership approved at the central level and confirmed by parliament could indicate attempts to revive the dialogue with the U.S. and EU. The basis for China’s economic policy will be modernisation of its economy through modern technology.

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