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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

China's rubber-stamp parliament set to approve ethnic unity' law

China's NPC will approve new laws including ethnic unity legislation that prioritizes Mandarin over minority languages in schools, reflecting Xi Jinping's sinicization policy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why does Yao Ming, the 7ft 6in ex-basketballer, attend China's Two Sessions meetings?

It's somewhat similar to spring or autumn outings when we were kids. In the past, it was about getting children out of the classroom environment; now it's about getting them away from the digital environment. This digital detox initiative reflects Yao's perspective on modernizing traditional approaches to child development and wellness in an increasingly technology-dependent society.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

China set to release new five-year plan at National People's Congress

China will unveil its 15th Five-Year Plan for 2026-2030 at the NPC this week, with an expected GDP growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent, while addressing challenges from trade tensions and weak consumer confidence.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

China's Two Sessions to reveal Xi's economic and defence plans as military purge casts shadow

China's Two Sessions convene this week to set annual economic targets and launch the 15th five-year plan for 2026-2030, with the NPC serving as the formal legislative body despite the CCP holding ultimate decision-making power.
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