Chinese National People's Congress

The opening legislative session of the annual meeting of the Chinese National People’s Congress, held in the Great Hall of the People, was s… read more

The opening legislative session of the annual meeting of the Chinese National People’s Congress, held in the Great Hall of the People, was shown courtesy of China Central Television. Premier Wen Jiabao talked about the Chinese government’s accomplishments in the previous year, and outlined plans for the coming year. Among the specific issues addressed were social and economic improvements, jobs, taxes, and the military budget.

The National People’s Congress is China’s highest law-making body. It meets once per year, and has the power to amend the Chinese constitution and pass national laws. close

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Chinese National People's Congress

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Program ID:
180850-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
Foreign Legislature
Location:
Beijing, China
First Aired:
Mar 05, 2004 | 3:23pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Mar 08, 2004 | 3:58am EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Mar 05, 2004 | 3:23pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 08, 2004 | 3:58am EST | C-SPAN 1