Economic-Themed Session Skipped as CCP Distracted by Military Instability: Analysis

Military purges far from over, economic issues sidelined
Economic-Themed Session Skipped as CCP Distracted by Military Instability: Analysis
Delegates applaud during the third plenary session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2019. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
Shawn Lin
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In a rare move, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is skipping its third plenary session, a vital conference focused on economic policies. Analysts believe the delay is due to military instability and senior officials’ overhauling.

Shawn Lin is a Chinese expatriate living in New Zealand. He has contributed to The Epoch Times since 2009, with a focus on China-related topics.
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