How China's National People's Congress Works
China's National People's Congress is the world's largest legislative body, yet few outside China understand how it actually functions, who sits in it, and what role it plays in a one-party state.
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China's National People's Congress is the world's largest legislative body, yet few outside China understand how it actually functions, who sits in it, and what role it plays in a one-party state.
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