The National People's Congress: China's Planned Future

This chapter explores the proceedings of the National People's Congress in Beijing, where a new five-year economic plan was unveiled amid the pandemic. It discusses key themes such as China's targeted economic growth, changes in Hong Kong's election laws, and the push for self-reliance in technology. The atmosphere of fear and suppression of dissent in Hong Kong, alongside the approval of the Communist Party's agenda, illustrates the party's grip on power and aspirations for economic stability.