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China's Two Sessions 2018

China’s Central Politics and Law Commission is headed by Guo Shengkun (centre), who is a member of both the Politburo and the party’s Central Committee Secretariat. Photo: AFP

China’s security commission given extra powers in shake-up

The top domestic security commission of China’s Communist Party looks set to regain its prominence under Beijing’s latest restructuring plan for state and party agencies.

22 Mar 2018 - 8:02am 1

Illustration: Adolfo Arranz

China unveils bold overhaul to tighten Communist Party control

22 Mar 2018 - 4:18pm 5

The new role for the United Front Work Department is part of a restructuring designed to strengthen the party’s control. Photo: Xinhua

It’s the covert unit behind China’s growing global influence. And it’s getting bigger

21 Mar 2018 - 4:37pm 19

Xi Jinping (centre) sent a strong nationalist message in his closing speech to the National People’s Congress on Tuesday. Photo: Kyodo

Xi tries to rally support for Chinese dream in nationalist speech

20 Mar 2018 - 11:35pm 15

Premier Li Keqiang is shown on a large screen as he speaks during a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday. Photo: AP

China will push ahead ‘resolutely’ with financial sector fight

20 Mar 2018 - 11:30pm

Beijing plans to merge state media outlets as it tightens control

20 Mar 2018 - 11:08pm 7

Premier Li Keqiang said China would protect intellectual property. Photo: Reuters

China vows to end forced tech transfers in manufacturing sector

21 Mar 2018 - 1:42pm 12

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