China’s Two Sessions: The basics
- The Two Sessions in Beijing are the annual meetings of China’s legislature and top political advisory body which attract thousands of representatives from across the country
- The National People’s Congress is the country’s equivalent of a parliament that is, in theory, the most powerful state organ. In reality it acts as a rubber-stamp body for the ruling Chinese Communist Party, passing key laws on decisions that have already been made
- The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), which has no real legislative power, draws its members from various sectors of society. Their debates are worth noting for emerging social and economic issues
▪️ High-quality development is the primary task of building a modern socialist country.
▪️ It is necessary to apply a new philosophy of development.
▪️ It is important to deepen reforms.
▪️ China’s development should contribute to the continuous strengthening of people’s sense of satisfaction, happiness and security.
▪️ It is important to strive for independence in science and technology.
▪️ China should rely on scientific and technological innovation.
▪️ It is necessary to accelerate the implementation of the innovation development strategy, further cooperation between industries, universities and research institutions, support leading scientists in conducting innovative research to achieve scientific and technological breakthroughs and ensure self-reliance in core areas and key areas.
▪️ China should establish industrial science and technology innovation centers with global influence and deepen the reform of the science and technology system.
▪️ The real economy should be in the spotlight.
▪️ Strengthening and promoting the modernization of agriculture is the foundation of a modern socialist country.
▪️ China must take steps to ensure a stable and reliable supply of grains and basic agricultural products.
▪️ China should accelerate the construction of a beautiful and harmonious countryside in which it is desirable to live and work.
▪️ The well-being of people is the ultimate goal of promoting quality development.
▪️ Efforts should be made to facilitate the employment of key populations, regulate income distribution, social security systems, and services for the elderly and minors.
▪️ COVID-19 prevention and control work must be carried out carefully. It is important to improve the Chinese public health system, disease prevention and control, and medical services.
▪️ It is necessary to maintain and strengthen the overall leadership of the Party and ensure its full and strict self-government.
