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Latest news and updates about the National People's Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature. It holds one full session annually to vote on new laws and amendments, and review government’s work and policies. The NPC has about 3,000 members who are elected for five-year terms. 

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The much-anticipated press conference at the close of the National People’s Congress was cancelled, discontinuing a customary practice that was established in the early 1990s.

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  • China’s northern Inner Mongolia autonomous region, which borders Russia and Mongolia, is concerned about an exodus of young people
  • The so-called hollowing out could impact economic development and national security, with officials to focus on improving industry, services and infrastructure
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The Circular Electron Positron Collider, known as a Higgs factory, will take a decade to build and become the next global centre of particle physics: Wang Yifang.

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‘Avoiding an escalation’ will be Beijing’s priority as it seeks to wear out Manila’s patience and eventually compel it to accept China’s terms, observers say.

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Amendment to Organic Law of the State Council shows role of China’s cabinet as Xi’s ‘loyal policy implementer’ is endorsed by highest legislative body, researcher says.

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In his address to China’s top legislature, the country’s premier listed urban residency for migrant workers as a priority – a proposal which would grant access to better public services and tap a reservoir of demand in the process.

Li Qiang tells NPC legislators China ‘will remain firm in opposing all hegemonic, high-handed and bullying acts’ as Ministry of Finance proposes boosting diplomacy spending 6.6 per cent to US$8.4 billion for 2024.

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After Premier Li Qiang’s inaugural government work report, most observers are choosing a ‘wait-and-see’ approach to determine if the speech’s promises to foreign and private firms will manifest in specific policy prescriptions.

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Proposals like the one submitted by Zhihu CEO Zhou Yuan signal that policymakers are actively discussing how to boost the platform economy, analysts say.

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A Chinese government economic adviser says local governments have shown a lack of ‘awareness’ in their economic planning, and has urged them to make use of existing industrial foundations and local resources when investing in China’s digital economy.

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National People’s Congress delegate Zhang Xuewu says he will put forward a proposal to double China’s tax-free allowance to 10,000 yuan (US$1,389) per month amid efforts to boost consumption.

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National People’s Congress (NPC) spokesman Lou Qinjian says China’s attitude on opening up has never faltered and will not change, ahead of the opening session of the top legislature on Tuesday.

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Investors are eagerly awaiting the National People’s Congress starting on Tuesday for clues about whether the recent market rebound has legs, as the key political gathering sets the economic agenda for the year.

Thousands of Chinese political elite and lawmakers will attend meetings of the top political advisory body and legislature. The premier’s work report, foreign minister’s press conference and president’s speech are among the events to watch.

Notice banning low-altitude aircraft including drones suggests political meetings could be over by March 12. Extra checks are also in place for inbound parcels and train passengers entering the Chinese capital.