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Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)

China’s top political advisory body meets after Covid-19 delay

The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China’s top political advisory body, kicked off its annual meeting on May 21 after a 2-month delay because of the coronavirus pandemic.
 

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