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The men and policies determining China’s future
China’s biggest annual political gathering closed last month with announcements of significant restructuring and new policies. This is your go-to guide on the changes you need to know about.
‘Tenacious like bamboo’ — Phrase of the Week
A 300-year old poem captures the essence of a new phrase used by Xi Jinping during the “Two Sessions.”
China’s ‘Two Sessions’ ends with Xi in charge and Li in second
Xi Jinping was unanimously sworn into his third term as China’s president. Some are hoping that his second-in-command, the man in charge of leading the economy, might counterbalance some of Xi’s more extreme political tendencies.
The Iran-Saudi deal brokered by China
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Editor’s note for March 10, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
China pushes for self-sufficiency at the Two Sessions
Chinese leaders are proposing all sorts of strategies to bring Xi’s self-sufficiency drive to life, including a sweeping overhaul of key ministries.
Editor’s note for March 9, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Editor’s note for March 8, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Editor’s note for March 7, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
China’s Two Sessions targets: A modernized military, economic recovery, and key technologies
Thousands of China’s top officials have convened in Beijing for the largest political gatherings of the year. While they’re mostly ceremonial, the ‘Two Sessions’ will outline Beijing’s most important political agendas for the year to come.
Editor’s note for March 6, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
What to expect from this year’s Two Sessions
Xi Jinping’s most loyal supporters will move into key roles. Some will be tasked with reviving the economy, and investors are hoping for sunny growth targets. Are Xi’s men up for the responsibility?
Editor’s note for March 3, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
This week on TikTok: A model’s murder shocks Hong Kong, China’s mining tragedies, and the “Two Sessions” explained
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Birth rates and cyberbullying are among the hot topics ahead of Two Sessions 2023
As thousands of delegates descend on Beijing this week for China’s largest political gathering of the year, some of their proposals on contentious social issues have already gotten people talking on the internet.
‘Too much to eat and not enough to do’ — phrase of the week
Eating too much food is a metaphor for being lazy in Chinese. It’s how one NPC delegate attending last week’s Two Sessions was criticized on social media.
Human trafficking and bad influences on youth were hot topics at Two Sessions 2022
Here are three key social issues that were brought up at China’s biggest political event of the year.
Bye bye Li Keqiang — Editor’s Note for Friday, March 11, 2022
A note for readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Editor’s Note for Tuesday, March 8, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn. Today: China continues its support for Russia, news from the annual “Two Sessions” gathering, and more.
Editor’s Note for Monday, March 7, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn. Today: China hosts its annual “Two Sessions” meeting.