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1. Taiwan, trade war, PLA and AI: Li Qiang lays out priorities at ‘two sessions’
China’s premier pledged to champion “orderly” multipolarism and “inclusive” globalisation at the opening ceremony of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing.
2. Xi Jinping calls on China’s provincial powerhouses to lead in tech, risk control

President Xi Jinping urged China’s major provincial economies to take the lead in technological innovation and strengthen their resilience to external shocks over the next five years.
3. Takeaways from Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s government work report
Beijing laid out a list of priorities for the economy, innovation and the military for this year at the opening session of the NPC – here are the major takeaways, including economic targets and plans for the private sector.
4. What 2 new laws at ‘two sessions’ mean for China’s financial superpower push
China will develop a new financial law and a dedicated financial stability law this year, as Beijing works to defuse risks and prevent new ones as part of its ambition to become a financial superpower, it was announced.
5. Takeaways from Foreign Minister Wang Yi at China’s ‘two sessions’

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed questions on US ties, the Iran crisis, South China Sea disputes and Beijing’s vision for a multipolar world order.
6. Innovation plus livelihoods – the twin tracks of China’s 5-year plan
The draft of China’s new economic blueprint vowed to “significantly enhance” the country’s ability to innovate, as well as have a “marked increase in fields where China is keeping pace with or leading the world”.
7. 8 takeaways from the economic briefing at China’s ‘two sessions’
The economic briefing offered fresh insights into China’s agenda for trade, investment and technological development.
8. 15th five-year plan presents ‘golden strategic period’ for Hong Kong: Paul Chan
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said that Hong Kong would adopt “Artificial Intelligence+” and “Finance+” approaches to support mainland China’s development plan for 2026 to 2030.


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China’s ‘two sessions’ 2026: everything you need to know

Delegates exit the venue after the second plenary meeting of the Fourth Session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) of China in Beijing. Photo: EPA

President Xi Jinping arrives to the opening ceremony of the National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: AP

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi speaks to the press about Beijing’s foreign policy objectives during the “two sessions” in Beijing. Photo: AFP

China’s financial superpower ambitions get legal backing at ‘two sessions’

Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, speaks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Photo: AP

Beijing’s message is clear: Hong Kong must shape up and speed up

Pedestrians cross a busy intersection in Hong Kong’s Central district on February 25. Photo: AFP

China’s State Council Information Office holds a press briefing on the draft outline of the 15th five-year plan (2026-2030) in Beijing on March 7. The plan is set to be finalised at the “two sessions”. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang (standing), also head of the Central Leading Group on Hong Kong and Macau Affairs, meets the city’s deputies to the national legislature in a meeting during the “two sessions” on March 7. Photo: Matthew Cheng

Wang Yi to Europe: leave protectionist attic, join the China market gym

Some analysts see China’s approach in Europe as increasingly focused on engaging national governments and broader public audiences rather than Brussels. Photo: AP

‘Two sessions’ 2026: China’s zero corruption, financial superpower push

The opening session of China’s National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 5, 2026. Photo: AP

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From US ties post-Iran to new tech innovation strategies, here is everything you need to know about China’s ongoing ‘two sessions’


From US ties post-Iran to new tech innovation strategies, here is everything you need to know about China’s ongoing ‘two sessions’.


China’s ‘two sessions’ 2026: everything you need to know

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From US ties post-Iran to new tech innovation strategies, here is everything you need to know about China’s ongoing ‘two sessions’

1. Taiwan, trade war, PLA and AI: Li Qiang lays out priorities at ‘two sessions’

From US ties post-Iran to new tech innovation strategies, here is everything you need to know about China’s ongoing ‘two sessions’