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China’s Foreign Policy After the ‘Two Sessions’

China’s Foreign Policy After the ‘Two Sessions’

By Nathaniel Sher
Beijing’s biggest goal is shaping an international environment that is conducive to economic development.

China’s Two Sessions Announces a 5 Percent Growth Target and 1 Trillion Yuan National Bond

China’s Two Sessions Announces a 5 Percent Growth Target and 1 Trillion Yuan National Bond

By Nick Carraway
China’s main goals this year are stability, the development of critical sectors, and stimulating the economy.  
China Looks to Revive Slowing Economy and Salvage Property Market as Annual Congress Convenes

China Looks to Revive Slowing Economy and Salvage Property Market as Annual Congress Convenes

By Dake Kang and Elaine Kurtenbach
Now is Beijing’s chance to keep short-term economic issues from turning into a long-term slowdown, experts say. But it’s not clear what steps the government is willing to take.

Changhao Wei on the Role of China’s National People’s Congress

Changhao Wei on the Role of China’s National People’s Congress

By Shannon Tiezzi
“The party undeniably has a larger-than-ever presence in the NPC’s work, most visibly in lawmaking… That has, in my view, contributed to a stronger NPC vis-à-vis other state institutions.”

China’s ‘Two Sessions’: More Control, Less Networking

China’s ‘Two Sessions’: More Control, Less Networking

By Jarek Grzywacz
The national political gatherings are losing their luster for China’s richest entrepreneurs.

China Commits to Another 5 Years of Xi Jinping’s Information Policies 

China Commits to Another 5 Years of Xi Jinping’s Information Policies 

By Sarah Cook
The annual legislative and consultative sessions indicate that China’s leaders will not waver from their emphasis on control at home and aggressiveness abroad.

China’s Premier Li Keqiang Bows out as Xi Loyalists Take Reins

China’s Premier Li Keqiang Bows out as Xi Loyalists Take Reins

By Associated Press
Once seen as a potential top leader, Li was increasingly sidelined as Xi accumulated ever-greater powers.
China’s 2022 Government Work Report Looks Inward to Economic Stabilizers

China’s 2022 Government Work Report Looks Inward to Economic Stabilizers

By Nathan Handwerker
In a year marked by economic risks, China’s Government Work Report promotes high economic growth targets and key policy tools in order to meet them.

The Chinese Legislature’s Hidden Agenda

The Chinese Legislature’s Hidden Agenda

By Changhao Wei
Since 2020 the NPC has been adopting more and more bills without prior notification, jeopardizing earlier moves toward transparency.

China Remakes Hong Kong’s Electoral System

China Remakes Hong Kong’s Electoral System

By Shannon Tiezzi
The changes, billed as necessary “improvements,” will make it effectively impossible for pro-democrats to win office.

What’s on the Agenda for China’s National People’s Congress?

What’s on the Agenda for China’s National People’s Congress?

By Shannon Tiezzi
This year's big tasks are finalizing the 14th Five-Year Plan and remaking Hong Kong's electoral system.
China’s (Potentially) Revealing Government Work Report

China’s (Potentially) Revealing Government Work Report

By Shin Kawashima
Does the report reveal disagreements within the Chinese government?

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