BEIJING/HONG KONG -- When China convenes the most important event on its political calendar, the annual National People's Congress, on March 5, it will approve a long-term plan spanning 15 years. By the end of that road map, in 2035, China sees itself replacing the U.S. as the world's largest economy.
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Officials attend the closing session of the annual National People's Congress in May 2020. China is expected to provide insights into its long-term economic strategy at this year's gathering, which begins March 5. © Reuters
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