After a two-month delay caused by Covid-19, the annual ‘two sessions’ begins on Friday in the most challenging environment for decades. Illustration: Henry WongAfter a two-month delay caused by Covid-19, the annual ‘two sessions’ begins on Friday in the most challenging environment for decades. Illustration: Henry Wong
After a two-month delay caused by Covid-19, the annual ‘two sessions’ begins on Friday in the most challenging environment for decades. Illustration: Henry Wong
China /  Politics

China legislature meets to set tone for global role in post-pandemic world

  • After a two-month delay caused by Covid-19, the annual ‘two sessions’ begins on Friday in the most challenging environment for decades
  • A contracting economy, looming social and economic targets and an international backlash against Beijing form backdrop for meetings

Topic |   Two Sessions 2020 (Lianghui)
Jun Mai
Jun Mai in Beijing

Updated: 4:34pm, 21 May, 2020

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After a two-month delay caused by Covid-19, the annual ‘two sessions’ begins on Friday in the most challenging environment for decades. Illustration: Henry WongAfter a two-month delay caused by Covid-19, the annual ‘two sessions’ begins on Friday in the most challenging environment for decades. Illustration: Henry Wong
After a two-month delay caused by Covid-19, the annual ‘two sessions’ begins on Friday in the most challenging environment for decades. Illustration: Henry Wong
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