China on Friday abandoned setting a 2020 economic growth target for the first time in more than 30 years, citing "great uncertainty" over the impact of the new coronavirus pandemic and ensuing global downturn on the world's second-largest economy.The leadership of President Xi Jinping is apparently eager to have this year's parliament, which got under way on the day, showcase the country's success in bringing the epidemic under control, while acknowledging that severe challenges lie ahead in rehabilitating the virus-hit economy.It is the first time since 1988 that China has failed to set a …READ FULL ARTICLE
