Chairman of China's top political advisory body urges unity as week-long meetings wrap up
The head of China's top political advisory body has called for unity, as the country embarks on the next phase of economic transformation – with a new five-year plan beginning this year. The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference wrapped up its week-long meetings, with more than 5,000 proposals from members. China has set its GDP growth target for this year at 4.5% to 5% – its lowest in decades. Deborah Wong reports from Beijing.
The head of China's top political advisory body has called for unity, as the country embarks on the next phase of economic transformation – with a new five-year plan beginning this year. The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference wrapped up its week-long meetings, with more than 5,000 proposals from members. China has set its GDP growth target for this year at 4.5% to 5% – its lowest in decades. Deborah Wong reports from Beijing.