China's Congress meets as economy slows down

Beijing

CHINA'S National People's Congress convenes on Saturday, even as grey clouds gather on the outlook of the world's second largest economy.

China's 3,000 or so delegates will gather for the 10-day annual meeting, which will validate the new five-year plan and set the gross domestic product (GDP) target for this year. Security has been stepped up across the capital, with police officers stationed at crossroads.