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Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, gestures to Chinese Premier Li Qiang during the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Tuesday, March 5, 2024. This year, breaking with three decades of tradition, officials said they would no longer be hosting the premier's press conference, removing a once-a-year opportunity for journalists to ask questions of a top Chinese leader. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)