China Focuses on Economy, Retirement Age at Annual Legislative Meeting Amid Growth Concerns
• Economy is top issue at China's annual legislative meeting as growth sags due to expanded controls and real estate bubble burst • Proposals to raise retirement age and new foreign minister appointment expected to also draw attention • Ceremonial legislature has little real power but can indicate future policy direction • Growth target for 2023 will signal level of economic stimulus measures planned • Wang Yi brought back as foreign minister but replacement may be named at meeting