What to watch for 'two sessions' on Saturday

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The Great Hall of the People (Photo: Xinhua)

The new leadership of China’s government and parliament will take shape on Saturday.

Lawmakers are set to convene at the fifth plenary meeting Saturday morning to vote on the country’s president and other key State leadership.

NPC deputies will also meet in the delegation they represent in the afternoon to discuss the choices for other top government positions.

Li Ganjie, minister of Environmental Protection, will chair a press conference on China's efforts to combat pollution.

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