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As it happened: Chinese premier addresses sweeping Hong Kong electoral changes, US-China relations as ‘two sessions’ closes
- The press conference marks the end of this year’s ‘two sessions’
- Earlier, the national legislature approved sweeping changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system
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Introduction
China’s political elite wrapped up their annual parliamentary session on Thursday.
In the centenary year of China’s Communist Party, the leadership sent a clear message that internal stability is paramount, particularly in Hong Kong.
At the end of the National People’s Congress (NPC) session, the national legislature approved the biggest shake-up to Hong Kong’s electoral system, which officials said was to prevent subversion under the city’s national security law.
The nation’s 14th five-year plan for 2021 to 2025 was also tabled to the legislature, stressing self-sufficiency in technology.
The meetings took place amid an intense geopolitical rivalry between China and the US, who are at odds over issues ranging from Hong Kong and Taiwan to the trade war and human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
Follow our live coverage of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s press conference marking the end of the “two sessions”, where he is expected to round up key issues including those relating to China’s economy, society and foreign relations. As part of SCMP’s commitment to providing our readers with expert coverage, this live blog is free to all. Please support us on our mission to bring you quality journalism.
Reporting by Shi Jiangtao, Jun Mai, Zhuang Pinghui, Wendy Wu, Sarah Zheng, Kinling Lo, Tony Cheung and Catherine Wong
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