China, Trump’s visit and the priority for this year’s ‘two sessions’

VC Vanessa CaiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-03-04 · 13:03 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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China's National People's Congress (NPC) is convening in Beijing for its annual legislative session, beginning Thursday and lasting eight days. The meeting occurs just before US President Donald Trump's visit to China. NPC spokesman Lou Qinjian stated that China will not compromise on core principles in its dealings with the United States. Policymakers will set the country's agenda for the year, prioritizing economic resilience amid geopolitical tensions and a global tech race. A key focus will be finalizing the 15th five-year plan for development.

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The National People’s Congress will run for eight days.

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China will not compromise on core principles in dealing with the United States.

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China will focus on economic resilience during the upcoming legislative session.

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One top priority is to finalize the 15th five-year plan for development.

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Policymakers are expected to set the country’s agenda for the year during the gathering.

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China will focus on economic resilience as lawmakers gather in Beijing for the country’s annual legislative session – just days before US President Donald Trump touches down in the Chinese capital.Lou Qinjian, spokesman for the National People’s Congress, outlined the NPC’s agenda on Wednesday, taking the opportunity to also stress that China will not compromise on core principles in dealing with the United States.The NPC will run for eight days from Thursday, and during the gathering, China’s policymakers are expected to set the country’s agenda for the year.One of the top priorities is to finalise the 15th five-year plan for development, a pivotal period for Beijing to gain a stronger footing amid heightened geopolitical tensions and a global tech race.

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