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China's Two Sessions 2018: How It Works

Putin, North Korea and a US trade war - Li Keqiang's press conference to close Two Sessions as it unfolded

Putin, North Korea and a US trade war - Chinese Premier’s closing speech for Two Sessions

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has finished his press conference to mark the end of the National People’s Congress.

23 Mar 2018 - 1:07pm 4

National People’s Congress delegates line up to cast their ballots at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Sunday. Photo: Bloomberg

The lower-stakes moments when top lawmakers show their hand

19 Mar 2018 - 9:04pm 1

The NDRC will remain under the State Council, but many of its responsibilities will be taken over by other agencies under a plan presented to the National People’s Congress on Tuesday. Photo: Simon Song

Why Xi is reining in China’s economic planning agency

14 Mar 2018 - 6:12am 1

Constitutional revisions receive highest approval since 1999, with voting process completed in record time

Relaxed Xi basks in near unanimous show of loyalty as vote ends term limit

12 Mar 2018 - 5:07pm 138

Chinese President Xi Jinping submits his ballot during the vote on changes to the constitution at the National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: Reuters

Beyond term limits: the other new changes to China’s constitution

12 Mar 2018 - 1:48pm 4

When China’s lawmakers line up to cast their votes on controversial changes to the constitution on Sunday, it will no doubt have all the appearance of a staged political show. Photo: AP

Why every vote counts in China’s biggest foregone conclusion

10 Mar 2018 - 11:30pm 39

Analysts say the secret ballot will be highly choreographed and ‘delegates will not feel free to vote whichever way they choose’

How will China’s legislature vote on changes to the constitution?

10 Mar 2018 - 11:16pm 14

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