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China’s ‘Two Sessions’ 2024: what to expect
China’s political elite and lawmakers will gather in March for the country’s annual legislative sessions which will set budgets and lay down Beijing’s plans for the country’s economy, diplomacy, trade and military.
Updated: 07 Mar, 2024
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What does Li Qiang’s schedule reveal about the changing role of China’s premier?
Side-by-side comparison finds Li Qiang and predecessor Li Keqiang had different priorities early in their terms determined by economy at home during their era and geopolitics abroad.
27 Feb, 2024
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Why China may have to ‘push harder’ to maintain its economic growth in 2024
As China prepares for its annual legislative sessions, the methods used last year to prop up economic growth appear less reliable than before, prompting calls for a large-scale re-evaluation of policies and prospects.
28 Feb, 2024
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China’s military has been warned of ‘stormy seas’ ahead. What will the budget reveal?
Analysts expect growth in defence spending to remain ‘moderate’ in 2024, in line with the last eight years.
01 Mar, 2024
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Why China will avoid talking about US election during ‘two sessions’
Annual political meetings are a platform for Beijing to broadcast foreign policy positions, but analysts expect neutral stance on US presidential race as a Biden-Trump rematch between would offer little relief for bilateral relations.
02 Mar, 2024
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Why ‘two sessions’ may give China a chance to tie up loose ends after purges
This year’s top political advisory body meets amid lingering questions over key posts and concerns about top-level vetting.
04 Mar, 2024
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Once thought inevitable, China overtaking US in GDP now far from certain
Many had predicted China to surpass the US in terms of GDP by the middle of this century, but recent trends suggest such a swap may be farther off – if it even happens at all.
05 Mar, 2024
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From AI to EVs, how is the China-US rivalry in key hi-tech areas playing out?
The current debate in China centres around the question of whether it needs to close a significant gap with the West in terms of development.
07 Mar, 2024
