China's Rubber-Stamp Parliament Convenes Amid Economic Struggles

Nearly 3,000 delegates gather to rubber stamp decisions made behind closed doors, but speeches may signal policy changes to address economic issues
China faces economic challenges including real estate crisis, high debt limiting infrastructure spending, and high graduate unemployment
Phrase "new productive forces" refers to technological innovation, but may take time to boost economy focused on property and infrastructure
Highly choreographed event with screened questions limits candor, but policy developments may emerge to address economic struggles
Article questions if rubber stamp parliament can help China's economy facing property bubble, local debt, unemployment, and need for high-tech growth