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National People's Congress
Can China's New Charity Law Fix a Dismal Donation Rate?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese charitable giving ranks at the bottom of the world. A new law aims to fix that.
China's Foreign Minister: No Cause for Optimism in China-Japan Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite advances in 2015, Wang Yi sees an uncertain future ahead for China-Japan relations.
4 Takeaways from China's Economic Blueprint
By Shannon Tiezzi
What's different -- and what's not -- about China's economic planning for the next five years.
China Does Away With Trade Targets Amid Economic Uncertainty
By Ankit Panda
China won't set an official trade target for 2016, citing increasing international economic uncertainty.
The Truth About China's New National Security Law
By Ankit Panda
China's new national security law is vague, but it's precisely the kind of legal wallpaper Xi Jinping needs.
What It’s Like to Attend a CCP Press Conference
By Yang Hengjun
What it's really like to attend the Chinese premier's annual press conference at the National People's Congress.
Chinese Company Takes a Bath as Sri Lankan Port Project Scrutinized
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, the debate over the CCP's future, China's military in the Middle East, and the NPC wraps up. Friday China links.
What to Expect From Chinese Diplomacy in 2015
By Shannon Tiezzi
Four takeaways from Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s annual press conference.
Just How Powerful Is Xi Jinping?
By Kerry Brown
China's leader has all the levers of power, but can he provide results commensurate with his status?
What Does the NPC Have to Say About China's Pollution Woes?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Announcement made during the "two sessions" hint at increased enforcement of environmental laws.
With Lower Growth Target, China Pushes 'New Normal'
By Shannon Tiezzi
China embraces the "new normal" of slower growth, with some caveats.
Hong Kong Officials to Students: There’s Always 2022
By Shannon Tiezzi
Parsing the first public talks between Hong Kong officials and protestors.