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Two Sessions 2021: what’s on the agenda?
China’s political elite will gather in Beijing for the year’s biggest legislative set piece facing a number of major political challenges. This series looks at the key items on the agenda.
Updated: 07 Mar, 2021
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China’s ‘two sessions’: why this year’s event is so important for Xi’s vision
Next month’s major political set piece will take on special significance this year as it coincides with the Communist Party’s centenary.
21 Feb, 2021
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Property moguls pin debt relief hopes on China’s legislative meetings
China’s real estate industry is mostly financed by loans, partly the result of a government effort to cap oversupply, which barred developers from selling homes off the plan. That turned the industry towards bank loans, bonds and any financial instrument that can fund their construction and land purchases.
23 Feb, 2021
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China military may face tough year ahead as Beijing tightens purse strings
An official budget figure for the PLA will not be announced at next month’s meetings but experts forecast small increase.
24 Feb, 2021
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Will China scale back on economic stimulus as ‘grey rhino’ risks loom?
Scaling back economic stimulus would align with Beijing’s call for balancing development and security, with efforts focused on curbing “grey rhino” risks that could threaten China’s financial system.
25 Feb, 2021
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Can China balance competition, cooperation in trade environment?
As China’s political elite prepare for an important meeting of the National People’s Congress, they face an unprecedented global trade environment, according to industry experts.
25 Feb, 2021
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Big Tech in hot seat at China’s political gala amid crackdown
Faced with tighter regulatory scrutiny, Chinese tech entrepreneurs may show greater support for Beijing’s political agenda at this year’s top legislative meetings, which also mark the launch of the country’s 14th five year plan.
27 Feb, 2021
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Reveal of Beijing’s political inoculation plan for Hong Kong looms at ‘two sessions’
Beijing, according to sources, is preparing a rigorous political inoculation plan to tame the rebellious city down south.
01 Mar, 2021
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Fall of Hong Kong’s ‘kingmakers’? Beijing may end tycoons’ election influence
Hong Kong’s billionaires have long been seen as ‘kingmakers’ with sufficient clout in the Election Committee that selects the city’s leader.
02 Mar, 2021
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‘Two sessions’ set to reflect China’s post-Covid economic confidence
As the only major economy to grow last year, China is expected to use the plenary meetings of its legislature and top political advisory body to show a new-found confidence.
02 Mar, 2021
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Analysis | Will China’s five-year plan nurture the ecosystem needed for innovation push?
Details in its five-year plan may reveal its intentions regarding research funding and the business environment for tech firms.
03 Mar, 2021
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How China’s foreign policy priorities could change in post-pandemic world
A push for economic self-reliance may have implications for international policies including the belt and road strategy.
06 Mar, 2021
