NPC

American

abbreviation

nonplayer character.

NPC British

abbreviation

National Provincial Championship, an interprovincial rugby competition

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China's biggest political gathering - the National People's Congress or NPC - is due to end on Thursday.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

At the NPC, officials will roll out a five-year economic blueprint of China’s policy priorities through 2030.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The main event at the NPC is the Government Work Report delivered by the premier, which reviews the previous year's performance and sets the policy agenda and economic targets for the year ahead.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The vote comes after the NPC removed 19 of its delegates on Thursday, including nine military officials.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Several NPC employees stood behind the counter, tossing dough and slicing pies.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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