中,올해 경제성장률 '약6.5%'제시··· 시진핑 '장기집권' 제도화할 中 전인대 개막
China is holding its annual parliamentary gathering, known as the "two sessions."
It began with the much-anticipated announcement of China's official economic growth target for this year,... set at 6-and-a-half percent,... the same as last year.
But the focus of the two sessions this time will be on scrapping China's two-term presidential limit.
Once ratified, that'll allow Xi Jingping to stay in power indefinitely.
Kwon Jang-ho has this report.
The second of the 'two sessions', or 'Liang Hui' gathernig opened on Monday. Premier Li Keqiang began by announcing the government's economic growth target for the upcoming year.
Beijing has decided to maintain its growth target at around six-point-five percent for a second year running.
That comes despite the country's economy exceeding expectations last year, hitting 6-point-NINE percent growth.
The conservative target is seen as a signal that the government is trying to rein in the nation's spending, reduce debt and improve overall financial stability.
"The past few years have witnessed an anemic world economic recovery, volatility in global financial markets, and a sharp rise in protectionism. In China, structural issues and underlying problems have become more acute, downward pressure on the economy has continued to mount, and we have met with no small number of dilemmas."
However, economic issues at this year's gathering have been overshadowed by political ones.
Last month, Beijing announced that it would be scrapping its two-term presidential limit, clearing the way for Xi Jinping to stay in office beyond the end of his second term in 2023.
That decision is expected to be ratified during the course of the 'two sessions' over the next 10 days or so.
The president's political philosophy, known simply as 'Xi Jinping Thought', is also expected to be integrated into China's constitution.
These moves essentially elevate Xi to the same level as China's first communist leader, Mao Zedong, and although it has caused alarm in some circles, the 'two sessions' is largely seen as a rubber-stamping ceremony, with little objection raised by the 5-thousand-or-so delegates attending.
"If a good leader comes into power, we should let him remain in that leadership position forever. In this way, there is continuity. It's great "
"This is the choice of history. This is the choice of the Chinese people. It's what the Chinese revolutionary cause needs. I really support it."
The ending of term-limits and other proposed policies will be put to the vote on Sunday.
Kwon Jang-ho, Arirang News.
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