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Two Sessions 2019 (Lianghui): Top Priorities

Two Sessions 2019 (Lianghui): Top Priorities
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China’s National People's Congress has approved electoral law changes in Hong Kong. Photo: Xinhua
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China’s NPC approves sweeping changes to Hong Kong electoral system

In final day of this year’s ‘two sessions’ national legislature paves the way for biggest shake-up to the city since 1997.

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Don’t cross Hong Kong, Taiwan ‘red lines’, China tells US

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China aims for greener energy mix with higher non-fossil fuel target

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US must keep pace with China on military spending, analysts say

America ‘must work with allies to ensure they are capable of meeting the challenges and potential threats posed by China’, political scientist Larry Wortzel says.

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China’s military spending is the second highest in the world after the United States, according to a US report. Photo: Reuters
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China to firmly defend its interests if US threatens them, official says

‘China never starts trouble and never flinches when trouble comes its way,’ says Zhang Yesui, spokesman for the National People’s Congress Foreign Affairs Committee.

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China ‘won’t undermine EU in exchange for deal to end US trade war’

Olive branch from Beijing follows increasing concern in Europe that China is a ‘strategic rival’ that may undermine its interests.

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Li Keqiang says China must ‘turn the blade inward’ to boost jobs

Premier promises 11 million new jobs as China tries to ensure social stability, with tax cuts and reduced red tape to help private companies.

Premier Li Keqiang said jobs were the most important factor in keeping economic growth in a “reasonable range”. Photo: AFP
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The schmoozing and snoring ends not with a bang but a whimper

Reporters’ hopes they would get to pose a question on one of the burning topics of the day were quickly dashed.

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Top court stung as legislators have say on legal paper scandal

‘Unanswered questions’ over judge-turned-whistleblower who admitted losing documents for major trial results in lowest approval rating in three years.

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Chinese premier says economic decoupling from US ‘not realistic or possible’

Li Keqiang refutes spying suggestion, saying it is ‘not how China behaves’ and that Beijing would never require Chinese companies to do so.

Premier Li Keqiang admitted relations between China and the US had seen some “twists and turns”, particularly over trade. Photo: Simon Song
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China needs 11 million new jobs next year to ensure stability, premier says

Uncertainty persists even as the National People’s Congress passes a law protecting foreign investment in China, and several proposals to fend off an economic downturn.

Premier Li Keqiang arrives at the press conference as the National People’s Congress 2019 closes. Photo: Simon Song
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China steps up military tech drive in bid to challenge US dominance

Country is pumping more resources into developing equipment ranging from better guns to state-of-the-art warplanes, according to armaments specialists.

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Why China is struggling to realise its dream of a Hainan hi-tech paradise

The southern tropical province is to be transformed into a digital free trade zone, but there is still much to be done as officials struggle to meet the grand plan’s ambitious targets.

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Top Chinese adviser urges faith in party’s judgment in face of challenges

China must be ‘prepared to fight tough battles’ this year, the nation’s largest political advisory body is told on the final day of ‘two sessions’.

Wang Yang (centre), flanked by Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Premier Li Keqiang at the China People’s Political Consultative Conference on Wednesday in Beijing. Photo: EPA-EFE
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China says it may eventually phase out Uygur ‘training centres’ in Xinjiang

Camps in far western region where more than 1 million Muslims are said to be held for political re-education have drawn international condemnation.

China says it may eventually phase out ‘vocational training centres’ in Xinjiang where 1 million Uygur Muslims are reportedly held for ‘re-education’
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Intellectual property cases in China jumped by 40 per cent in 2018

IPR is a key area of tension in trade relations between the US and China.

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Taiwan warned it will feel the squeeze if it rejects one-China

President Tsai Ing-wen is ‘delusional’ and is leading the island down a dead end, says Beijing adviser on cross-strait issues.

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‘We will keep your secrets’, China promises foreign companies

Updated foreign investment law due to come into effect from January 2020 and stipulates equal treatment for overseas firms.

The Great Hall of the People where delegates to the National People’s Congress were handed the latest draft of China’s new foreign investment law. Photo: Simon Song
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Chinese parents told vaccines ‘generally safe’ after scandals

Lawmakers move to restore confidence in domestic products as people are discouraged from heading overseas to get their children vaccinated.

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China’s funding for science and research to reach 2.5 per cent of GDP

Country will hit its target a year ahead of schedule, but scientists say they still don’t get enough funds for basic research.

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Chinese central bank gives advice on how to win over a mother-in-law

More people are asking for financial details before they give permission for their daughters to get married, according to PBOC vice-governor Chen Yulu.

“Future mothers-in-law will just say, ‘Show me your PBOC credit record’”, according to the central bank vice-governor. Photo: Xinhua
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China has made clear effort to keep yuan stable, says central bank

People’s Bank of China governor Yi Gang says Beijing will not devalue yuan to boost exports or ease trade tensions amid the US-China trade war.

China has made a clear effort to keep yuan exchange rate stable, says central bank
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Exclusive | China mulls reprieve for some shadow bankers to stop fall in growth

Lending must support real economy and not speculation, regulator says, flagging move that could ease credit crunch squeezing small private firms.

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Rural revival: China’s ambitious plan to develop countryside

Lawmaker Chen Xiwen says committee is drafting legislation to set out status of Xi Jinping’s campaign to develop countryside.

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Tied up in red tape, China scientists seek bigger say over funding

Researchers say they spend so much time on grant applications that they get no time to do science.

Chinese scientists say funding applications are too onerous and restrictive. Photo: Xinhua
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China says state-owned enterprises are ‘independent market players’

State assets oversight agency denies any ‘systematic arrangement for extra subsidies’ for firms controlled by central government.

China says state-owned enterprises are ‘independent market players’
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Global lenders to blame for belt and road debts, not us, Beijing says

Qian Keming, vice-minister of commerce, issues latest defence of controversial scheme, saying it’s not a ‘one-way street’.

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Hamburger diplomacy: common ground in US-China trade war talks

Senior Chinese official says delegations from both countries are working around the clock for a deal to scrap extra duties on billions of dollars in imports.

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