The 2nd Plenary Session
The Congress held its 2nd annual meeting from March 5—13, 2009, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. This congress tackled issues such as the worsening global financial crisis, attempted to introduce a new social welfare system, as well as checks and balances on public officials.
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