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Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)

Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)
The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is China’s top political advisory body. China's Communist Party has about two-thirds of the seats. The CPPCC national committee holds an annual meeting about the same time as plenary sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC). This joint meeting is known as the 'Two Sessions'.
President Xi Jinping delivers his annual televised New Year’s speech on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua
China’s Communist Party

In New Year’s speech, Xi urges growth, vows ‘unstoppable’ Taiwan reunification

President Xi Jinping also praises Chinese innovation, noting advancements in AI, chip development, aerospace and military technology.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong must look beyond age in selecting ‘capable’ lawmakers

Hong Kong society

Former Hong Kong leader CY Leung honoured for healthcare contributions

Hong Kong politics

‘Let us make an even greater Hong Kong contribution’: John Lee at Beijing parade

City’s largest-ever delegation to Victory Day military parade includes state leader Leung Chun-ying and a war veteran, 94-year-old Lo King-fai.

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(From left) FTU chief Stanley Ng Chau-pei, veteran politician Tam Yiu-chung, Macau leader Sam Hou-fai, John Lee and Starry Lee in Tiananmen Square ahead of Wednesday’s military parade. Photo: CFP
Hong Kong housing

CY Leung warns against DAB scheme to sell Hong Kong property to mainlanders

Ex-Hong Kong leader says proposal by city’s largest party to allow direct remittance for home purchases not in residents’ best interests.

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China consumption

‘Actionable results’ needed to get Chinese spending again, No 4 official says

On the same day China’s political advisory body called for a national discussion to solve the domestic-demand conundrum, Premier Li Qiang also pushed for measures to spur spending.

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Banking & finance

China’s Zou Jiayi, a former finance official, elected AIIB president

Former vice-minister of finance will begin her term in January, as the development bank faces a challenging environment for multilateralism.

Zou Jiayi, a former vice-minister of finance, has been elected president of the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank. She was China’s nominee for the position. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Why do Hong Kong lawmakers need to be told to turn up and vote?

Amid a budget crisis and questions over government costs, the fact rules are needed to get legislators to turn up and vote is astonishing.

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John Lee

Hong Kong must diversify, upgrade brands in ‘long battle’ against US tariffs

City leader John Lee urges diversifying production and sales networks, and shifting from ‘Made in China’ to ‘Famous Brands in China’.

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Singapore

Singapore tycoon Robert Ng, 3 children named as politically significant persons

Ng, chairman of Sino Group, and his children have held positions in committees of China’s top political advisory body, according to public records.

Robert Ng Chee Siong, chairman of Sino Group, during an event in 2019. Photo: Simon Song
Corruption in China

Top member of Chinese military anti-corruption unit may be snared in graft probe

Lieutenant General Tang Yong has lost his post on the country’s top political advisory body – usually a sign someone is under investigation.

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Lieutenant General Tang Yong lost his post in the country’s top political advisory body – usually a sign that the person in question is under suspicion of corruption. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

‘Contribute with a political perspective,’ Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong says

Zheng Yanxiong tells business leaders to be vigilant and make contributions to national development at seminar on ‘spirit’ of ‘two sessions’.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s new task: go big on international ties, but can it pull it off?

At China’s concluded ‘two sessions’, the nation’s top annual political gatherings, the city was asked to expand international exchanges but to do that, it has to first win many battles.

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Two Sessions 2025

Absence of China’s No 3 official the biggest surprise at ‘two sessions’

Illness kept NPC Chairman Zhao Leji away from his duties at the close of the legislative meeting. Also missing: passage of the draft private economy promotion law.

The closing ceremony of the week-long National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: Kyodo
Two Sessions 2025

Why was China’s No 3 official Zhao Leji missing at the end of ‘two sessions’?

Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee and former corruption body secretary was last seen in public on Saturday.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping leaves after the closing session of the National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Photo: AFP
China technology

China wants to supercharge growth with applications of nuclear tech

China’s IAEA representative has revealed an ambitious target for the commercial applications of nuclear power, in line with the sector’s rapid growth.

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Hong Kong

Opinion | Just why is Beijing calling for ‘capable’ Hong Kong lawmakers?

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has hinted at the central government’s dissatisfaction with some in the ‘patriots-only’ Legco.

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Two Sessions 2025

Hong Kong’s finance chief eyes I&T development after calls at ‘two sessions’

Paul Chan says city needs to make better use of status as financial hub to attract tech sector dollars, while vowing to spur domestic spending.

The finance minister says Hong Kong can take on board suggestions from the ongoing meetings in Beijing known as the “two sessions”, or lianghui. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong must deepen understanding of ‘one country, two systems’: delegate

Tu Haiming of China’s top political advisory body says implementation of governing principle has reached new phase.

Two Sessions 2025

Hong Kong must seize benefits of ‘one country, two systems’ model: Zheng Yanxiong

Grasp similarities and differences with mainland and capitalise on institutional advantages, head of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong says.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong urged to focus on development while safeguarding national security

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang praises Hong Kong for political and economic ‘breakthroughs’ over the past year.

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Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang met Hong Kong’s NPC deputies on Friday in Beijng. Photo: Xinhua
Two Sessions 2025

China, it’s time for ‘the talk’: sex education urged for children

Years after Beijing called for ‘age-appropriate sex education for minors’, a national curriculum remains absent as China’s demographic crisis worsens.

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China’s National Health Commission is working with other departments to iron out details for a nationwide birth-subsidy plan that aims to incentivise parents to have children. Photo: Getty Images
Two Sessions 2025

Xi Jinping calls for education overhaul to ramp up China’s tech ambitions

Chinese president says training must be more responsive to the needs of economy and society.

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Human rights in China

Political adviser urges easier divorce despite Beijing’s push for family values

CPPCC member Jiang Shengnan says 30-day suspension may spark unnecessary disputes and could be used to transfer assets or fabricate debts.

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Two Sessions 2025

‘Two sessions’ 2025: call for Hong Kong to tap global role and seize 5 key ideas

Chinese Premier Li Qiang stresses Hong Kong’s role in connecting nation with rest of world, while liaison office director lists critical ideas city should grasp.

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A screen broadcasting live footage of China’s Premier Li Qiang at the opening of the annual session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing. Photo: Robert Ng
Two Sessions 2025

Beijing to boost future tech, foreign investment, support Hong Kong – as it happened

Premier Li Qiang delivers highly watched annual work report, touching on GDP growth targets, foreign investment, future industries and more.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong can handle pressure, Beijing official says, hailing stock market rally

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director says pressures faced by nation will be transmitted to city.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s global gateway role ‘irreplaceable’, nation’s top legislature says

Beijing will offer more support for city’s participation in bay area development, NPC spokesman Lou Qinjian says.

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