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People participating in the Two Sessions usually have to stand for long periods at the Great Hall of the People. Photo: iStock
Posted inBeijing, China, Hong Kong, Macau

The dark side of the Great Hall in Two Sessions

by Ben Kwok March 2, 2018February 18, 2020

It’s that time again. The Two Sessions – the National People’s Congress and National Committee of the People’s Political Consultative Conference – kick off on Saturday in Beijing. Like every year, much of the focus on the two-week congress at the Great Hall of the People will be on the policies and future plans for the […]

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