BEIJING -- China's parliament on Wednesday began considering legislative changes that would slash the time needed to pass laws in emergencies, a move that observers see as preparing for scenarios like a conflict over Taiwan.
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China weighs 'emergency' fast track for laws as Taiwan tensions mount
Revisions to Legislation Law would allow vote after just one meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the National People's Congress on March 5. (Photo by Yusuke Hinata)
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