Economic slowdown expected to dominate meeting of China's political elite

Concerns about China’s economic slowdown are expected to dominate its annual meetings of the country’s political elite. As the ‘Two Sessions’ meeting opens in Beijing, the international community is watching closely to see how President Xi will address the downturn, and how it might impact trade around the world.

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Source: AAP