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China Opens Two Sessions With Focus on Economy and Global Relations

President Xi Jinping opened China's biggest political meeting, focusing on economic confidence and global relations amid rising tariffs imposed by the United States.
China plans to establish a 5% growth target while increasing its budget deficit, expected to reach 12 trillion yuan, as it tackles deflation and trade war issues.
Household spending remains low due to the real estate downturn, with consumption contributing less than 45% of GDP growth last year, the lowest since 2006.
Officials warn that fiscal stimulus may not be sufficient to combat trade challenges, with potential US tariff increases leading to more economic strain.

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Clarin

China and its fundamental role in the world economy: the keys left by the "Two Sessions" 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the inaugural meeting.During these sessions, the Asian giant's political and economic priorities for the current year are discussed.

22 hours ago·Buenos Aires, Argentina

What to watch for at China’s Two Sessions

China’s annual Two Sessions is beginning this week to set out the policy priorities for the rest of the year.

China's Two Sessions set political agenda for 2025 amid global scrutiny

China’s annual “Two Sessions” began on 4 March 2025 with the opening of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. President Xi Jinping and other top leaders attended the meeting. The National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, opened its session on 5 March. The Two Sessions, a key event in China's political calendar, include the annual meetings of the NPC and the CPP…

1 day ago·Finland

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The Epoch Times

Chinese Regime Starts Top Political Meetings Amid Economic, Political Crises

News Analysis The Chinese communist regime’s top political meetings, known as the “Two Sessions,” started on March 4 and are expected to last for a week. The rubber-stamp National People’s Congress will endorse decisions already made by the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which will signal the priorities of the regime for the coming year. Prior to the meetings, the state media released messages indicating the regime’s areas of focus. Exper…

2 days ago·New York, United States

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NRC Handelsblad

China does not want to be the leader of the new world order

China Geopolitics: The National People’s Congress meets this week in Beijing. With Donald Trump upending the world order, the focus is even more on…

2 days ago·Netherlands

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What are China's annual 'Two Sessions' meetings?

Beijing, China — Thousands of delegates from across China gather in Beijing from Tuesday as the country kicks off its annual legislative sessions, one of the most important political events of the year. The meetings, known as the “Two Sessions”, are concurrent gatherings of China’s rubber-stamp parliament and a separate political advisory body. READ: Trade

2 days ago·Manila, Philippines

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