Dubbed the showcase of Chinese-style democracy, the 2,989
deputies to the NPC meet in full session every March.
The congress has its seat in the Great
Hall of the People on Beijing's Tiananmen Square and
represents China's 30 provinces, autonomous regions, directly
administered cities and the military.
This year's NPC will further restructure
the economy to pave the way for China's admission to
the World Trade Organization.
The focus of this year's 10-day legislative
session is the passage of the tenth five-year plan for
economic and social development for the years 2001-2005.
The announcements made at the NPC shape the lives of
a 5th of the world's population.
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