He then took part in a discussion with the NPC delegation of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the People’s Armed Police Force on Thursday. Xi, who is also China’s top military commander, called on the military representatives to integrate hi-tech development with the PLA’s war capacity to “comprehensively enhance strategic capabilities in emerging areas”. … Read more
Former premier Li Keqiang also mentioned foreign interference in his remarks at the NPC session in 2022, but the topic did not appear in any other government work report in the past decade. 02:40 Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers his first work report amid concerns about state of the economy Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers … Read more
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing in our spring flash sale. Premier Li Qiang will deliver his first government work report at the meeting, offering a glimpse into the central government’s economic goals and foreign policy as well as its … Read more
Beijing has conducted research into encouraging young Hongkongers to better integrate into the nation’s broader development, the chairman of the country’s top political advisory body has said, adding “systematic deficiencies” existed in comprehensive studies carried out at the national level. Wang Huning, a long-time aide of Chinese President Xi Jinping, was delivering his first work … Read more
“The long-term positive economic trend will continue to consolidate and strengthen and the future is bright.” 02:31 China GDP: Beijing’s long to-do list to boost its economy in 2024 China GDP: Beijing’s long to-do list to boost its economy in 2024 Echoing state media outlets a day earlier, Liu cited increases in spending over the … Read more
The Hong Kong delegates have prepared hundreds of proposals to raise at the meetings, many centred on ideas to attract more mainland tourists, strengthen cross-border integration, and how the city can help mainland companies go global. Proposals on Hong Kong competitiveness “The keyword is unique,” said CPPCC Standing Committee member Henry Tang Ying-yen, who is … Read more
The first day of the legislative session on Tuesday will get more attention, when Premier Li Qiang will deliver his maiden government work report in front of nearly 3,000 National People’s Congress deputies. Premier Li Qiang will deliver his first work report on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua Li will outline how the economy has performed in … Read more
It is the first time the region has invited delegations from outside mainland China to attend its key political event of the year, according to the Xinjiang government, which is aiming to improve its international image amid allegations of human rights abuses and forced labour. Xinjiang is home to 25.85 million people, of which 14.93 … Read more
