{"id":13781,"date":"2024-03-08T06:30:42","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T06:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/?p=13781"},"modified":"2024-03-07T13:55:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T13:55:28","slug":"key-takeaways-from-chinas-two-sessions-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/key-takeaways-from-chinas-two-sessions-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"What happened at this year&#8217;s Two Sessions?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>The Two Sessions \u2013 the annual gathering of China\u2019s top political advisory body and parliament \u2013 commenced in Beijing on Monday 4 March<\/h3>\n<p>These political events offer insights into the intentions and priorities of China\u2019s leadership and are sometimes used to announce political appointments and significant structural changes to the government.<\/p>\n<p>For a thorough post-event analysis and interactive Q&amp;A session featuring a panel of industry experts, we recommend CBBC\u2019s upcoming <strong>\u201cTwo Sessions Debrief\u201d on 18 March<\/strong>. Experts including John Liu, Executive Editor of the Greater China Region at Bloomberg; Su Yue, Principal Economist at the Economist Intelligence Unit; and Guo Shan, Partner at Hutong Research, will discuss the outcomes from this year\u2019s Two Sessions and provide analysis on the political and economic implications for UK business. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbbc.org\/events\/invitationguncbbcs-two-sessions-debrief?utm_source=7.+Prem+%26+Corp+Members%3A++Press+Review+-+Civi2021&amp;utm_campaign=57004c0ba1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_03-09-2021_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_76cc3e7317-57004c0ba1-178120912\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sign up here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/lp-cta-gateway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7246 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway.png\" alt=\"launchpad gateway\" width=\"4680\" height=\"786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway.png 4680w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway-1024x172.png 1024w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway-768x129.png 768w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway-1536x258.png 1536w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway-2048x344.png 2048w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway-1920x322.png 1920w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway-1170x197.png 1170w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-gateway-585x98.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4680px) 100vw, 4680px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Two Sessions began on Monday with the opening session of the Chinese People\u2019s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).<\/p>\n<p>Then came the surprise announcement that the news conference between China\u2019s premier Li Qiang and the media, typically held at the end of the parliamentary meetings, would be scrapped through to 2027. For the past 30 years, the press conference has provided a rare opportunity to hear directly from the premier in a fairly relaxed setting. Analysts suggest this has been done to better control the narrative about the current state of China, and does not imply a lack of trust in the premier.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:2em; margin-bottom:2em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/what-trends-emerged-from-lunar-new-year-2024\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u2e56606869d283755570dff7719f33a8\"><style> .u2e56606869d283755570dff7719f33a8 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #E74C3C!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); text-decoration:none; } .u2e56606869d283755570dff7719f33a8:active, .u2e56606869d283755570dff7719f33a8:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u2e56606869d283755570dff7719f33a8 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u2e56606869d283755570dff7719f33a8 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#E74C3C; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u2e56606869d283755570dff7719f33a8 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u2e56606869d283755570dff7719f33a8:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">Read Also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">What trends emerged from Lunar New Year 2024?<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>On Tuesday, 5 March, Premier Li delivered his first annual work report \u2013 an overview of the state of the nation, encompassing key achievements, challenges, and policy directions set by the government \u2013 to the opening session of the National People\u2019s Congress (NPC), China\u2019s parliament.<\/p>\n<p>The report included the following targets and limits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GDP growth of \u201caround 5%\u201d for 2024, the same as last year \u2013 a target Premier Li said would not be easy to achieve.<\/li>\n<li>A budget deficit of 3% of economic output, down from 3.8% last year.<\/li>\n<li>The creation of over 12 million urban jobs, and the maintenance of unemployment at 5.5%.<\/li>\n<li>The issue of 1 trillion yuan ($139 billion) in special ultra-long-term treasury bonds, which are not included in the budget.<\/li>\n<li>A 3% increase in consumer inflation.<\/li>\n<li>A 7.2% increase in defence spending, to 1.67 trillion yuan ($232 billion).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Premier Li also said the government would seek to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cTransform\u201d China\u2019s growth model and make structural adjustments.<\/li>\n<li>Stabilise China\u2019s property sector with targeted measures and the provision of financing to \u201cjustified\u201d projects.<\/li>\n<li>Boost childbirth rates by supporting parents and reducing child-rearing costs.<\/li>\n<li>Increase China\u2019s self-reliance and build up industries crucial to the country\u2019s future competitiveness, such as AI and the space industry.<\/li>\n<li>Further open up China\u2019s manufacturing industry and certain service industries to foreign business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:2em; margin-bottom:2em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/what-is-shein-the-chinese-fast-fashion-retailer-explained\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u0e85334f2111bd89a2c068ae2e3f5574\"><style> .u0e85334f2111bd89a2c068ae2e3f5574 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #E74C3C!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); text-decoration:none; } .u0e85334f2111bd89a2c068ae2e3f5574:active, .u0e85334f2111bd89a2c068ae2e3f5574:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u0e85334f2111bd89a2c068ae2e3f5574 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u0e85334f2111bd89a2c068ae2e3f5574 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#E74C3C; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u0e85334f2111bd89a2c068ae2e3f5574 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u0e85334f2111bd89a2c068ae2e3f5574:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">Read Also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">What is Shein? The Chinese fast fashion retailer explained<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Reacting to the work report, commentators said that the 5% GDP growth target for 2024 will be far harder to achieve, given the higher base of comparison compared with last year.<\/p>\n<p>The promise of improvements laid out by the premier has been welcomed by businesses and investors, but they are looking for real policy action and implementation. Business decisions will ultimately be determined by what return on investment businesses and investors can get in an increasingly competitive market, rather than the content of speeches.<\/p>\n<p>China\u2019s policymakers appear content with the country\u2019s current trajectory and are unlikely to unleash \u201cbazooka-style\u201d stimulus.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/lp-cta-membership1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7248 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"4680\" height=\"786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1.png 4680w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-1024x172.png 1024w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-768x129.png 768w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-1536x258.png 1536w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-2048x344.png 2048w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-1920x322.png 1920w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-1170x197.png 1170w, https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/lp-membership1-585x98.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4680px) 100vw, 4680px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Two Sessions \u2013 the annual gathering of China\u2019s top political advisory body and parliament \u2013 commenced in Beijing on Monday 4 March These political events offer insights into the intentions and priorities of China\u2019s leadership and are sometimes used to announce political appointments and significant structural changes to the government. For a thorough post-event analysis and interactive Q&amp;A session featuring a panel of industry experts, we recommend CBBC\u2019s upcoming&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":7569,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[132],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13781","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What happened at this year&#039;s Two Sessions? - Focus - China Britain Business Council<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Read on for key takeaways from China&#039;s Two Sessions \u2013 and to sign up to our Two Sessions Debrief with experts from The Economist and Bloomberg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/key-takeaways-from-chinas-two-sessions-2024\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What happened at this year&#039;s Two Sessions? 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