Assemblée nationale populaire

The term "Assemblée nationale populaire" refers to two distinct entities. The first is Algeria's parliament, the People's National Assembly. Recently, it unanimously approved a bill reforming the local and national electoral system, including restructuring the independent election authority and modifying eligibility criteria. This reform is considered by some to strengthen President Tebboune's power. The second entity is China's National People's Congress. It is newsworthy because the Chinese Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao, spoke at a press conference on the sidelines of the Assemblée nationale populaire in Beijing, announcing investigations targeting the United States amidst growing trade tensions. Therefore, the term is relevant in the context of both Algerian political reforms and Sino-American trade relations.