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China at a crossroads

A series examining the issues Chinese leaders face as they gather for their annual “two sessions” of the National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

Updated: 08 Sep, 2020
China at a crossroads
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Setting course in a storm: China’s legislature to meet after two-month delay

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

18 May, 2020
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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[2]

Chinese parliament likely to ignore calls for coronavirus investigation

National People’s Congress due to meet on Friday after two-month delay due to pandemic.

18 May, 2020
Zhang Xuezhong was taken away after calling for freedom of speech. Photo: Handout
[3]

Exclusive | Why Hong Kong’s security legislation could fuel China-US tensions

Premier’s remarks expected to spark lively debate, set tone for future action on Hong Kong.

18 May, 2020
Caught between China and the United States: why Hong Kong is the latest battleground in the rivalry. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
[4]

China’s military seeks bigger budget amid growing threat of US conflict

Insiders say the PLA will want to match or exceed last year’s 7.5 per cent growth rate as tensions mount on several fronts.

20 May, 2020
Insiders say the PLA will want to match or exceed last year’s 7.5 per cent growth rate as tensions mount on several fronts. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
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Inevitable war? China, America and their next battlegrounds

Tense relations with the US and the question of whether armed confrontation can be avoided will loom large when China’s political elites meet.

21 May, 2020
Illustration: Brian Wang
[6]

All eyes on NPC as China set to reveal historic virus recovery stimulus

Chinese leaders are expected to announce how they will handle the unprecedented economic fallout from the coronavirus at the National People’s Congress.

21 May, 2020
In the first quarter, China was dragged into an economic contraction for the first time since 1976 and its role in global value chains is now under threat. Illustration: SCMP
[7]

Is China becoming untethered from the global economic system?

US-China trade war, coronavirus pandemic, decoupling and deglobalisation had already soured the mood in Beijing towards the global system ahead of the National People’s Congress.

23 May, 2020
China is arguably becoming increasingly untethered from the global economic system, sparking fears that China could deploy even more aggressive trade actions as a matter of course. Illustration: Kuen Lau
[8]

China’s five-year plan to focus on independence as US threat grows

China’s 14th five-year plan is expected to include greater focus on domestic economic development to ease its reliance on the US in the post-coronavirus world.

24 May, 2020
Top officials in Beijing are drafting the 14th five-year plan, which will set out key economic and political goals for 2021 to 2025. Illustration: Henry Wong
[9]

Will Beijing’s ‘two sessions’ set the stage for China’s 14th five-year plan?

China’s five-year plans provide the blueprint for the economy

25 May, 2020
China's five-year plan: how Beijing steers its economy
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