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Two Sessions 2022 (Lianghui)

Details of a shake-up of Beijing’s administration of Hong Kong and Macau were outlined by sources on Tuesday. Photo: May Tse

Chinese executive vice-premier to be Hong Kong and Macau affairs top official

Ding Xuexiang to lead office, which will answer to central leadership, but present head of ministerial-level office to stay on and help transition.

  • Ding Xuexiang appointed as top official but present head of ministerial-level office to stay on and help transition
  • Xia Baolong to remain to assist Ding after body’s recent elevation to central leadership level

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China’s finance minister backs Hong Kong ‘broadening international cooperation’

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Hong Kong leader heading back to Beijing to discuss integrating economy

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Editorial | Opportunities there to be taken by Hong Kong as China enters new era

Beijing has attached a higher level of importance to the city, which must continue to strive for success under the “one country, two systems” principle and meet its national responsibilities.

The city must fully appreciate the opportunities and challenges arising from national development. Photo: EPA-EFE

China’s catch-22? Local cadres, denied lifeline, must find way to save economy

Local-level governments, struggling under the weight of Beijing’s heavy-handed enforcement of zero-Covid control measures, are now being ordered to prop up economic growth and boost employment on their own.

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Opinion | 3 reasons China won’t forcibly reunify with Taiwan any time soon

While Russia’s attack on Ukraine has sparked fears of Taiwan suffering a similar fate, Beijing has good reason not to do so. China’s global image problem, the need for external stability and a stated goal of peaceful reunification should quash any thought of invading the island.

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Letters | 25th handover bash a chance for Beijing to engage Hong Kong youth

Beijing could offer internships and jobs at its offices in Hong Kong to give a taste of how the central government works, which will help reduce suspicion and forge understanding.

China’s national and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region flags hung up around East Tsim Sha Tsui to celebrate the 24th anniversary of the handover on July 1, 2021. Photo: May Tse

The View | Why China remains a safe harbour for multinationals

Multinationals caught in geopolitical crossfire are finding that China continues to offer growth and opportunities, as long as they can find niches aligned with Beijing’s long-term development strategy.

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China’s ‘two sessions’ and how this time it was different

In this issue of Global Impact, we look back at China's "two sessions" and delve into what it tells us about Beijing's priorities for 2022. 

Explainer | 6 takeaways from China’s ‘two sessions’ and the economic turmoil that followed

Optimism and vows of stability at Beijing’s annual parliamentary sessions were followed by stock market turmoil and growing concerns over the Ukraine war’s impact on China.

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China has vowed to offer up a variety of “oxygen-supplying” measures to help counter risks to economic growth in 2022. Photo: Xinhua

Video: SCMP Explains: The ‘two sessions’ – China’s most important political meetings of the year

Beijing tightens the screws on Big Tech profiting from teenage users

China’s internet watchdog is making it harder for Big Tech firms to profit from gaming, live streaming and social media services aimed at the country’s 180 million internet users under the age of 18.

Chained woman spurs grand gestures but victims need real-life help

Top legislature set to overhaul Law of Women’s Interests and Protection but there seems to be little debate about the welfare of the Xuzhou mother of eight.

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The more things change, the more Xi focuses on stability

China’s president projects stability in a ‘turbulent era’ as he is about to start a third term as the Communist Party’s head.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives for the closing session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, on March 10. China holds two major annual political meetings, The National People’s Congress (NPC) and the CPPCC, known as ‘Lianghui’ or ‘Two Sessions’. Photo: EPA-EFE

Explainer | How can China’s Belt and Road Initiative thrive when its members are at war?

China’s ambitious plan to grow global trade has resulted in collaborations with 147 countries and 32 international organisations, but an uncertain outlook has cast a pall on future development.

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China’s ambitious plan to boost global trade, known as the Belt and Road Initiative, faces growing external uncertainties. Photo: Xinhua

China plans digital version of national identification card later this year

Li Keqiang says the nationwide introduction would help meet the ‘basic living needs concerning daily lives’, especially for those living away from their home province.

Chinese Premier Li highlights caring side as he bows out

Unlike his predecessors, there was no grand gesture in his last big set piece. Instead there was an emphasis on his efforts to protect people’s livelihoods.

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Editorial | Challenging year lies ahead as Li Keqiang signs off seeking 5.5 per cent growth

Amid a fragile global economy, Ukraine crisis and Covid-19 pandemic, now rampant in Hong Kong, to hit such a target will be no mean feat.

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A large screen on a street in Beijing shows Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaking at a press conference after the National People’s Congress closed on March 11, 2022. Photo: Kyodo

Beijing hints at wish for Hong Kong leadership poll not to be postponed further

Premier also set out Beijing’s expectations of Hong Kong government, emphasising three priorities state leaders had spelled out in various ways in recent months.

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Premier vows China’s Covid-19 strategy will save lives and supply chain

Li Keqiang says Beijing will adapt to new developments ‘to keep an orderly and smooth flow of goods and personnel’.

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Xi ‘concerned’ about Hong Kong’s Covid crisis, official warns of ‘protracted war’

Vaccination drive extended to those at home with mobility issues, as city leader concedes earlier measures ‘not enough’.

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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has conceded that the government’s efforts to push Covid-19 vaccination among the elderly were lacking. Photo: Jelly Tse

‘Two sessions’ 2022: Covid in Hong Kong ‘serious’, says China’s premier

Li’s press conference to end the annual legislative session is expected to be his last as premier ahead of leadership reshuffle

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Li Keqiang meets the press for what is expected to be his last media conference as premier. Photo: Xinhua

China’s blueprint for national computing network takes the spotlight at political gathering

Delegates at the ‘two sessions’ political gathering have made various suggestions as to how China should build the mega network.

‘Are women just machines?’ Chinese web users left cold by birth rate solutions

China’s steep decline in birth rates has sparked growing alarm among officials, but social media users have slammed some solutions offered.

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China to step up 5G mobile network roll-out as 6G preparations push ahead

While China’s 5G mobile network is already the world’s biggest, MIIT head Xiao Yaqing said the existing number of base stations ‘is not enough’.

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China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom launched their commercial 5G services on the mainland in 2019. Illustration: Shutterstock

Senior Beijing adviser proposes reunification law amid Taiwan tensions

While existing Anti-Secession Law is seen as playing important role curbing attempts at Taiwan independence, a new law is needed, says Zhang Lianqi.

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A paramilitary police officer stands guard outside the Great Hall of the People before the second plenary session of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

Top Beijing official says Hong Kong’s autonomy won’t be undermined

The director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office told a group of local delegates to the nation’s top advisory body that the ‘one country, two systems’ model would persist beyond 2047.

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Xiaomi and Geely CEOs propose different approaches for China’s EV charging needs

Different approaches to charging for EVs reflects deeper industry debate as China seeks to chart a course for booming industry.

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Two Sessions 2022 (Lianghui)
Two Sessions refers to China's annual parliamentary meetings, where the two main political bodies of China - 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. Our Two Sessions 2023 coverage can be found here.  
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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