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China’s Two Sessions, or Lianghui, is a cornerstone of the country’s political calendar, bringing together the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). These meetings, held in Beijing every March, set the stage for China’s policy priorities and economic direction for the year ahead. As 2025 approaches, analysts are closely watching for signals on how China plans to navigate its domestic challenges and global ambitions. …

China’s most important political meetings show the need for a balancing act between economic growth and emissions control, write Lin Zi and Cui Qiwen for China Dialogue The foundation for China’s sustained economic recovery and growth is not solid enough,” stated Premier Li Qiang in the government’s work report published on 5 March. The report is the central part of China’s “Two Sessions” meetings. Delivered by the premier, it outlines …

Despite their largely pre-orchestrated nature, the so-called “Two Sessions” or lianghui (两会) still shed valuable light on the priorities, intentions, and preoccupations of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). CBBC’s Senior China Policy Analyst, Kenrick Davis, picks out four main themes from the Two Sessions and their implications for business Theme 1: Consumption If the popular Chinese expression “important things must be said three times” is to be taken literally, then …

As China emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2023 Two Sessions is expected to oversee changes to China’s institutional structures, legislation and policy environment, which will have a profound impact on the economy and businesses in the coming year and beyond China’s most important annual governmental meetings are slated to start on Saturday, March 4 in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The “Two Sessions” meetings, which refer …

This year’s Two Sessions shows the Chinese Government sticking to its traditional approach of supply-side reforms and limited stimulus, but its targets remain ambitious given the current headwinds and geopolitical challenges. What does it mean for foreign-owned businesses in the country? asks Torsten Weller This years’ annual plenary meetings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) – also called the Two Sessions (or …

The top story to come out of China’s annual Two Sessions so far is the 5.5% GDP growth target, which is the lowest economic growth target in more than a quarter of a century, write Joe Cash and Torsten Weller. The Two Sessions also touched on China’s Covid-19 response, economic stimulus, and the environment China’s annual Two Sessions kicked off on 4 March, and continues until 11 March. The name …

China’s major political meetings – the ‘Two Sessions’ or ‘Lianghui’ – closed on Thursday. This year’s National People’s Congress – four days shorter than normal and delayed until May due to the pandemic – had two big items on the agenda: the new Civil Code and the decision to enact national security laws for Hong Kong. The latter move has attracted most attention in the foreign media, owing to its …

China’s government has confirmed that the country’s ‘Two Sessions’ or ‘Liang hui’ will take place in Beijing beginning from May 21st. These crucial political meetings had originally been scheduled to start on 5th March but were postponed due to Covid-19. This year’s Lianghui is particularly important given the ongoing pandemic: confirmation that it is taking place in May will be seen as a key marker in China’s process of getting …