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Two Sessions 2025 (Lianghui)

Two Sessions 2025 (Lianghui)
“Two Sessions” refers to China's annual parliamentary meetings, where the nation's two main political bodies - the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) - reveal plans for China's policies involving the economy, military, trade, diplomacy, the environment and more.
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Two Sessions 2024 (Lianghui)
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Two Sessions 2023 (Lianghui)
Zheng Yanxiong, director of the central government’s liaison office, spoke to more than 320 attendees. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong says city remains ‘safest’ in ‘chaotic world’

Zheng Yanxiong, director of central government’s liaison office, discusses significance of ‘two sessions’ for Hong Kong in meeting with city leader John Lee and other top local officials.

China society

Opinion | China’s economic successes are reshaping the Western media narrative

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China's economic recovery

China’s Xi Jinping calls for economic transition on Guizhou visit

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US-China relations

Opinion | What was unsaid at China’s ‘two sessions’ and why it matters

Having recognised the limits of its economic model, Beijing is attempting a recalibration that will be highly consequential for its competition with the US.

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China economy

Opinion | China knows economic challenges lie ahead. Is it ready for them?

Beijing has withstood external pressures for decades but without strong domestic demand, those pressures are increasingly harder to surmount.

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China economy

Opinion | Adhering to reforms can help Beijing pop ‘Peak China’ bubble

To see off scepticism about China’s growth potential, the government’s latest reform push must be effective and make good on its promises.

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Banking & finance

China’s central bank to create ‘more tools’ to shore up economy

The bank also pledged to cut interest rates and keep the yuan stable amid an uncertain global outlook.

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Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China, speaks during a press conference in March. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Opinion | Can Trump and China’s divergent visions finally settle age-old economic debate?

Beyond political and other concerns, the US and Chinese approaches to their economies have intellectual roots stretching back centuries.

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China's economic recovery

Is China’s ‘death tax’ at the door? Lawmakers have wealth redistribution in mind

Unlike many Western countries, China does not have estate and gift taxes, but that could change as a controversial motion is considered.

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China's economic recovery

‘Work quickly’: China’s Premier Li puts government officials on notice

After ‘two sessions’, State Council passes work plan that clarifies division of tasks among departments, emphasising interdepartmental coordination.

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Premier Li Qiang speaks during the opening ceremony of the third session of China’s 14th National People’s Congress on March 5. Photo: EPA-EFE
Mainland China

Editorial | Opportunities knock for Hong Kong with role in national development

City’s unique strengths mean it can take lead on international cooperation and exchanges while also benefiting from Beijing’s economic moves.

Zheng Yanxiong, director of the Hong Kong Liaison Office, attends the Hong Kong delegation group meeting at The Third Session of the 14th National People’s Congress of China in Beijing on March 7. Photo: EPA-EFE
China’s Communist Party

China’s No 3 returns to public spotlight after missing end of ‘two sessions’

The chairman of the National People’s Congress skipped its closing ceremony this week due to a respiratory tract infection.

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China’s Communist Party

China urged to prepare students for challenges of AI and ageing population

At ‘two sessions’, Chinese lawmakers and political advisers call for changes to education system to ‘solve future problems’.

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SCMP Highlights

China’s ‘two sessions’ 2025: everything you need to know

From plans to spend more to boost growth to a missing top official, here are some highlights from our coverage of China’s biggest annual political event.

A screen at a shopping centre in Beijing shows Premier Li Qiang speaking during the opening of the annual session of China’s top legislature on Wednesday. Photo: Robert Ng
Global South

Opinion | How the Global South can rise above the fray as the West fractures

Countries must seize this moment to promote an open, inclusive world order grounded in common interests and mutual respect.

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China’s private sector

What’s the next step for China’s proposed private sector promotion law?

The proposed law, not passed at this year’s legislative session, is seen as an indicator of Beijing’s commitment to improving the business environment.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong NPC deputies propose scheme to help mainland talent buy flats easily

City’s representatives to China’s top legislature submit proposal that would allow mainlanders to buy properties through direct remittance.

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Video | China’s No 3 official missing as ‘two sessions’ closes

China’s No 3 official Zhao Leji absent as ‘two sessions’ parliamentary meeting closes
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China economy

Webinar | ‘Two sessions’ 2025 key takeaways: insights into China’s economic strategy

SCMP and Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis co-host a webinar to discuss key developments from the annual ‘two sessions’.

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Xi Jinping

Why was China’s No 3 official Zhao Leji missing at the end of ‘two sessions’?

Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee and former corruption body secretary was last seen in public on Saturday.

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China energy security

Why China’s energy supply is ‘secure’ amid Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ push

China has taken necessary steps to ensure ‘we are not dependent on any single nation or route’ for energy needs, top legislature deputy says.

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In response to fresh tariffs introduced by the US, China imposed retaliatory tariffs of 10 to 15 per cent last month on products such as coal, crude oil and light natural gas from the US. Photo: AFP
China economy

Opinion | China’s 5% GDP target: where will the growth come from?

Beijing needs a change in public expectations to boost confidence and open the floodgates of consumer spending to drive up the economy.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks to Premier Li Qiang at the opening ceremony of the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on March 5. Photo: EPA-EFE
China jobs

Are China’s biggest firms turning the page on 996-style work culture?

Government rhetoric and changes at some of China’s largest companies suggest changes are in store for notorious overwork culture.

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China's military weapons

PLA officers urge China to direct more civilian resources towards military tech

PLA Daily report cites call from military delegates at annual political gathering as Beijing pushes ‘military-local collaboration’.

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China-Germany relations

Exclusive | Why Germany’s Merz could take ‘more rational’ approach to China

Former envoy Wu Ken is optimistic about likely chancellor’s focus on trade and economy, and perception of Beijing as ‘indispensable partner’.

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Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting and leader of the Christian Democratic Union. Photo: Reuters
China technology

China wants to supercharge growth with applications of nuclear tech

China’s IAEA representative has revealed an ambitious target for the commercial applications of nuclear power, in line with the sector’s rapid growth.

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China has announced plans to widen the application of its ample nuclear capacity to multiple industries. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s role in national development is clearer than ever

Top leaders at the annual ‘two sessions’ have given city a blueprint to follow as country navigates geopolitical storm that has intensified under Donald Trump.

China jobs

China to give gig workers and training a lift to keep lid on unemployment

Social security minister says some positions are going unfilled as demand for skills goes unmet.

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