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China's Two Sessions 2026: Key issues shaping the nation's future

China's Two Sessions spotlight the policies and priorities shaping the country's future. How will China build a greener society while supporting a rapidly aging population? And how can the country ensure food security for 1.4 billion people in the years ahead? In this edition of ...  Show more

Why do we care about China's Two Sessions 2026?

China's Two Sessions are outlining the country's economic priorities for the year ahead and offering signals about the next phase of development. What does the 2026 Government Work Report reveal about China's growth strategy? And how might these policy directions shape China's ro ...  Show more

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