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China's Two Sessions 2018: Who's Who

Almost every new face among the 2,158 delegates debuting as advisers in the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference hails from a technology firm
China's Two Sessions 2018

Tech entrepreneurs dominate as China’s political advisers in IT push

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Covering China's Two Sessions: waiting, then a frenzy of activity

Sharp elbows, an early start and the ability to endure the cold and confusion are vital tools for journalists covering the main event in China’s political calendar

A security officer bars the way outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: EPA-EFE
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China and US ‘certain’ to reach deal to open up financial sector

Two sides will reach complete agreement, bank regulator says on sidelines of National People’s Congress.

Two Sessions 2019

China wants a trade deal, but will defend its interests if necessary

Ahead of the annual meeting of the National People’s Congress, a senior Chinese diplomat has called for a mutually beneficial agreement.

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Trade war the elephant in the room as China’s political advisers meet

While it wasn’t directly mentioned in official work report, its potential impact on the nation’s development could be found reading between the lines, and on the sidelines, of the annual gathering in Beijing.

The annual meeting of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Sunday. Photo: Simon Song
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‘Cooperation the best way forward’ as China, US work to end trade war

Chinese political advisory body spokesman Guo Weimin says a deal between Beijing and Washington would be ‘good news for the world economy’.

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So who’s really in charge at China’s central bank?

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Meet the finance chief set to become China’s very own Robin Hood

Despite not meeting the profile traditionally required for the job, Liu Kun has been named as China’s new finance minister. Photo: Handout
China's Two Sessions 2018

Man once ‘most likely’ to replace Xi Jinping named as a vice-premier

Hu Chunhua, one of China’s four newly elected vice-premiers, was once considered the person most likely to succeed Xi Jinping as president. Photo: EPA-EFE
China's Two Sessions 2018

Meet the men China expects to unknot ties with the United States

China's Two Sessions 2018

Can this new dream team propel China’s US$12 trillion economy?

As China seeks to boost its profile on the world stage, officials with overseas experience are regarded as valuable assets, as was showed when Liu was sent to US to help ease trade tensions between the two economic giants.

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Liu He: China’s new one-man debt bomb disposal unit

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Liu He appointment as vice-premier also brings with it a heavy responsibility – to defuse China’s debt bomb. Photo: Bloomberg
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‘China’s Alan Greenspan’ steps down as central bank chief

Zhou Xiaochuan pictured at one of his last public appearances as bank governor in Beijing earlier this month. Photo: AP
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China’s foreign minister gains power in new post as state councillor

China's Two Sessions 2018

Update | Why Yi Gang was the obvious choice to head China’s central bank

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China's Two Sessions 2018

The low-profile cadre heading China’s new anti-graft super agency

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
China's Two Sessions 2018

Surprise choice for state graft-buster signals party’s top authority

China's Two Sessions 2018

Li Keqiang endorsed as China’s premier; military leaders confirmed

China's Two Sessions 2018

Xi aide to head China’s anti-corruption ‘super agency’

Yang Xiaodu swears in as chairman of the National Supervisory Commission at the National People’s Congress in Beijing on Sunday. Photo: Simon Song
China's Two Sessions 2018

Xi’s second term begins with show of unequivocal loyalty

Xi Jinping (right) shakes hands with Wang Qishan after Wang was elected vice-president in Beijing on Saturday. Photo: AP
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Will Wang Qishan’s new job become a problem for the party?

China's Two Sessions 2018

Can China’s ‘firefighter’ break the deadlock with US over trade?

China's Two Sessions 2018

The ‘down-to-earth liberal’ taking on China’s top advisory job

Wang Yang (right) takes over as chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference from Yu Zhengsheng. Photo: EPA-EFE
China's Two Sessions 2018

Wang Yang takes the helm of China’s top political advisory body

Wang Yang casts his vote on the leadership of the CPPCC on Wednesday. Photo: Simon Song
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‘Be bolder’: China’s central bank chief looks back as he heads for exit

China's Two Sessions 2018

Premier has the spotlight but Wang Qishan is the centre of attention

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9 September, 2024
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