China cancels premier’s Parliament press conference for first time since 1993

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China Two Sessions: premier Li Qiang will not speak to press in break with tradition

Annual appearances were a rare opportunity for foreign media to engage with high-ranking Chinese officialsChina’s major annual political gathering has begun in Beijing, to discuss and approve the ruling Chinese Communist party’s policy direction for the year.But amid major economic headwinds, decreasing transparency on government indicators, and growing concern among international business and investors, on Monday it was revealed the country’s l…