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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.
State Council institutions must follow new line that aims to improve efficiency, deliver growth and ensure technological transformation.
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.
Foreign minister makes it clear that China will be a stabilising, cooperative force in international affairs, and calls on US to honour its pledges with a warning over Taiwan.
The goal is to ensure the party stays focused, disciplined and efficient so that China can maintain stability in the face of global uncertainties.
Experts fear proposed update to legislation may pose restrictions on mainland media coverage of disasters and accidents
Within a few months of their appointments, two important Chinese faces to the world, Qin Gang and Li Shangfu, were gone and no one seems to know why.
Zheng Yanxiong, director of central government’s liaison office, says Hong Kong should stick to its ‘superconnector’ role to ensure economic growth.
Zheng Yanxiong, director of central government’s liaison office in Hong Kong, is expected to offer key takeaways from last month’s ‘two sessions’ in Beijing.
China’s northern Inner Mongolia autonomous region, which borders Russia and Mongolia, is concerned about so-called hollowing out amid an exodus of young people impacting economic development and national security.
Xi Jinping says the People’s Liberation Army needs to innovate and explore new types of combat force models.
Premier Li Qiang says Beijing will help unity ‘between the military and the government, and between the military and the people’.
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.
‘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.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi sends message to US, the world and domestic audience that China ‘is very strong’ during press briefing, analyst says.
President calls on science and technology sector to ‘further strengthen aspirations to rejuvenate the country’ during panel discussion.
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.
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.
Liaison office chief Zheng Yanxiong says city is ‘super treasure bowl’ for amassing capital and ‘superconnector’ aligned with global regulations.
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.
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.
Proposals like the one submitted by Zhihu CEO Zhou Yuan signal that policymakers are actively discussing how to boost the platform economy, analysts say.
Premier unveiled this year’s economic targets as he delivered his first work report amid growing concerns about the state of the economy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This year’s top political advisory body meets amid lingering questions over key posts and concerns about top-level vetting.
CPPCC spokesman talks up the country’s economic prospects, pointing to increased holiday spending over the Lunar New Year.
Annual political meetings happening at a time when Beijing, Hong Kong need to spur sluggish economies.
Analysts expect growth in defence spending to remain ‘moderate’ in 2024, in line with the last eight years.
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.