The Heat: China's Two Sessions closes

Chinese lawmakers joined President Xi Jinping in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. The legislature known as the National People’s Congress closed its session, after deputies approved budgets and key measures for the year. As tradition, Premier Li Keqiang held a press conference with reporters, where he discussed a range of topics including the Ukraine conflict, China-U.S.-relations and China’s economy. Beijing has set this year’s economic growth at 5.5%; a target Premier Li acknowledged will be a challenge. To discuss: Yan Liang is a Professor of Economics at Willamette University. Neysun Mahboubi is a research scholar with the Center for the Study of Contemporary China, University of Pennsylvania. John Gong is a Professor of Economics, University of International Business and Economics. Einar Tangen is a political and economic affairs commentator. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile http://america.cgtn.com/livenews Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @cgtnamerica