2020 Two Sessions

The latest news about the annual sessions of National People's Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, aka the Two Sessions.

Opinion

Premier's remarks point to personal stories behind economic data

Tackling China's unemployment challenges requires concrete actions which directly benefit those facing hard times.

2020-05-29 16:55 0

Nation

Premier Li says China expects positive GDP growth

Li also addressed issues including Hong Kong, Sino-US relationship and COVID-19

2020-05-29 00:46 0

Nation

Xi signs presidential decree on Civil Code

Chinese lawmakers Thursday voted to adopt the country's long-expected Civil Code at the third session of the 13th National People's Congress, the top legislature.

2020-05-29 00:21 0

Nation

Legislature backs Hong Kong security bill

"The law will not affect the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong residents."?

2020-05-29 00:16 0

Nation

Amid hardships, Xi leads China's sprint to milestone

The nation's will and strength to overcome any difficulties shone through and a well-off society for 1.4 billion Chinese people is within sight.

2020-05-28 15:59 0

Nation

Two Sessions offer clues on next 5-year plan

Such a policy blueprint usually sets forth China's strategic intentions and defines its major objectives, tasks and measures for economic and social development.

2020-05-28 00:16 0

Economy

Retail execs, academics propose measures to boost economic growth

Better data sharing, well-designed stimulus measures and logistical improvements could help spur consumption, say experts.

2020-05-27 16:21 0

In Focus

Economic recovery needs us to spend, spend, spend

Pent-up demand fuels a shopping spree. What happens when the catalyst dries up??

2020-05-26 10:00 0

Nation

Hypocrisy of foreign politicians criticized

Hong Kong government refuted some foreign politicians' comments as "double standards and hypocrisy" on the security legislation for the HKSAR.

2020-05-26 01:21 0

Nation

Officials voice support for HK's security bill

China's foreign ministry office in Hong Kong and the city's security chief welcomed the proposed national security law.

2020-05-26 01:17 0

2020 Two Sessions

Premier's remarks point to personal stories behind economic data

Premier Li says China expects positive GDP growth

Xi signs presidential decree on Civil Code

Legislature backs Hong Kong security bill

Amid hardships, Xi leads China's sprint to milestone

Two Sessions offer clues on next 5-year plan

Retail execs, academics propose measures to boost economic growth

Economic recovery needs us to spend, spend, spend

Hypocrisy of foreign politicians criticized

Officials voice support for HK's security bill

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