What to expect at China’s ‘Two Sessions’ amid sagging economy, party drama
Al Jazeera
Legislature and political advisory body to convene to pass laws, make political appointments, and set goals for 2024.
Taipei, Taiwan – China’s “Two Sessions” kick off in Beijing on Monday with the meeting of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).
The event brings together China’s political elite, as well as leaders in business, tech, media, and the arts.
Known as lianghui in Chinese, the concurrent meetings are an annual fixture of China’s legislative agenda and run for approximately two weeks.
During the period, legislators will approve new laws, political appointments, and government work reports detailing the progress of various departments such as the Ministry of Finance and the National Development and Reform Commission.
During last year’s Two Sessions, delegates officially approved Xi Jinping for an unprecedented third term as president.
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