The opening meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 5, 2023. [Photo by Zou Hong/chinadaily.com.cn]

Economic & social policy for 2023
- China's COVID-19 response will be more well-conceived, more targeted and more effective in 2023
- China to accelerate modernization of industrial system
- China to intensify efforts to attract, utilize foreign investment 
- China to keep personal income growth in step with economic growth
- China expects continuous progress in housing, medical care 

- China to stabilize grain output, boost rural revitalization 
- China to continue transition to green development 

- China to expand domestic demand