China's National People's Congress (NPC) has concluded its annual session by passing a significant law change that further tightens the Communist Party's grip on the government, particularly the State Council, underscoring President Xi Jinping's drive to curtail the role of government and centralize authority. This legislative move is part of a broader strategy to streamline the governance structure under the Party's leadership, emphasizing the Party's supremacy amidst efforts to boost the ailing economy. The revised Organic Law of the State Council and the approval of the government work report, which outlines China's economic and social development strategy aimed at high-quality development, highlight this shift. The NPC's discussions covered a range of topics from national security to technological innovation, reflecting the leadership's focus on maintaining control while pushing for economic revitalization. Additionally, the cancellation of the premier's post-parliament news conference for the first time in three decades signals a move towards more executive control. The government's work report also introduced the concept of "new quality productive forces" as part of its commitment to high-quality development.
“Every once in a while, Chinese leaders like to trot out a slogan to telegraph a different policy direction or rally the troops. The latest catchphrase from Xi Jinping—about unleashing 'new productive forces'—appears to accomplish neither.” @Lingling_Wei https://t.co/nTRpq8eURq
#XiJinping's time at the 2024 Two Sessions #2024ChinaAgenda https://t.co/r2odW0TxMQ
Some people in the West have created a new narrative trap about China’s economy -- “Peak China.” Yet researches by international institutions & media outlets have revealed a different story: Despite headwinds, China boasts many strengths underpinning its long-term growth. (1/8) https://t.co/5fTzMn1J38
Observers: New quality productive forces to become global development engine #2024ChinaAgenda https://t.co/8OGdaiyfpL
As China’s political problems mount, Xi is strengthening his grip over his party, the military and society: https://t.co/o4Xv0IwFY4
Exclusive: Chinese Premier Li to skip meeting with global CEOs at key business summit https://t.co/AnkDkRg8iY
CHINA'S NATIONAL PEOPLE'S CONGRESS (NPC) PROCEEDS WITH CAUTION: THE NPC, OFTEN PREDICTABLE, LACKED SUSPENSE THIS YEAR, CANCELING PREMIER LI QIANG'S FINAL NEWS CONFERENCE AMID ECONOMIC CONCERNS - SOURCES
ANALYSIS: As China's annual rubberstamp parliament comes to a close, there are still looming questions about whether policymakers are doing enough to tackle the country's economic malaise, writes Kathleen Calderwood. https://t.co/5ZR9Vez30e
#IAsk A question on Chinese technology and innovation raised by ChatGPT #2024ChinaAgenda #AgendainAction2024 https://t.co/eZdsaijfcg
Behind the scenes of China's biggest political event of the year. https://t.co/GaFm0l4pfK https://t.co/9fqKjITXKT
Here’s a shorter, more direct version of the @ConGeostrategy essay published on Monday. George Magnus writes that the NCP’s mild stress on economic growth offers little indication that China will move away from "lingering risks and hidden dangers". https://t.co/r32Ewv3IJl
Exclusive: Chinese Premier Li to skip meeting with global CEOs at key business summit https://t.co/TRezjhmF9c not looking anything like the most powerful premier in recent memory
1/8 Good FT piece by Ethan Wu on China's growth prospects. One way for China to achieve the 5% GDP growth target is through a boost in investment, but there are constraints on all three of the standard investment "growth engines": property, infrastructure and manufacturing. https://t.co/t2C9SFrWaM
Chow Chung-yan writes: “What does Xi’s hi-tech push mean for China?” Read more: https://t.co/lZHEeZFfpy #SCMPOpinion #China #tech
Securing China's sustainable growth a win for China and the world #CGTNOpinion #2024ChinaAgenda #DecisionMakers https://t.co/vw36KcDZPM
Securing China's sustainable growth a win for China and the world #CGTNOpinion #2024ChinaAgenda https://t.co/vw36KcDZPM
Reuters: "Li Qiang does not intend to hold a meeting with visiting foreign CEOs at the upcoming China Development Forum…three sources briefed on the matter said, raising concerns about Beijing's commitment to attract investment from abroad." https://t.co/eRhEzKNdsq
⚠️ EXCLUSIVE-CHINESE PREMIER LI TO SKIP MEETING WITH GLOBAL CEOS AT KEY BUSINESS SUMMIT Full Story → https://t.co/4wKGePbY6I Chinese Premier Li Qiang does not intend to hold a meeting with visiting foreign CEOs at the upcoming China Development Forum (CDF) in late March,… https://t.co/JFkqRG8fdn
China 2024: Recognizing economic realities amidst Western fiction https://t.co/V0opsH4G61
#WeTalk Two Sessions Special: China's achievements through the lens of overseas vloggers and Gen Z #2024ChinaAgenda https://t.co/xu7NVhaIcX
The buzzword in China today: “新质生产力” or “new quality productive forces.” It reaffirms China’s abiding commitment to #highqualitydevelopment. Get to know the concept at a glance. https://t.co/SrV8rMpIJi
China ‘all about the party’s leadership’ as it gets more control over cabinet https://t.co/nXlqzCFPeX
China is turning to 'future technologies' to boost its economy as it tries to turn the page on developers' struggles. Here are five key takeaways from its annual meeting of parliament ⤵️ https://t.co/wLjdmaZ4vR
#China Is in Distress—and #XiJinping May Be on His Way Out | Opinion China ended a three-decade tradition when it announced on March 4 that Premier Li Qiang would not hold a press conference at the conclusion of the annual meeting of the National People's in Beijing. Moreover,… https://t.co/BDCtGgPyBc
"China is entering an especially delicate phase. For decades, whatever other problems existed...people were gradually getting richer. Officials now are... forced to maintain that messaging even as more Chinese find that the facts on the ground suggest otherwise." @BrianSpegele https://t.co/dLkWuY664Z
China’s NPC raises questions about the economy, defence, new technologies https://t.co/6zcogDktuz
China NPC 2024: Key Takeaways, From Xi Consolidating Power to Fiscal Stimulus https://t.co/ofWj4UYBoS China is adrift with an overconfident autocrat who does not not know how to solve problems, but likes to micromanage.
China is already a Communist Party dictatorship, but that doesn't stop Xi Jinping from asserting even more party control over his cabinet. This is not the move of a secure man. https://t.co/TGDUPyrjEI
China’s annual legislative meetings have highlighted how the gap between Beijing’s words and reality is growing wider https://t.co/54BXu64hvs https://t.co/54BXu64hvs
WSJ: At China’s Great Leadership Gathering, What’s Unsaid Speaks Volumes https://t.co/37BgHjdzoL
My essay on China's politics and economy as the NPC deliberations close. Much cheerleading, as always, but spare a thought for Li Qiang's 'lingering risks and hidden dangers'? 1/2 China’s National People’s Congress and the economy: Short change https://t.co/Tz1IIhP6zM
Understanding China's whole-process people's democracy #2024ChinaAgenda https://t.co/ulXlvMmYYR
China’s congress ends with show of unity behind Xi’s vision for national greatness https://t.co/I1wCNAPGE0
At China’s Great Leadership Gathering, What’s Unsaid Speaks Volumes—Chinese officials shun tough questions at annual meeting of lawmakers as gap between words and economic realities widens @BrianSpegele https://t.co/plIN0wM7nQ https://t.co/plIN0wM7nQ
China's congress ends with a show of unity behind Xi's vision for national greatness https://t.co/LpEwI13eKo
Key takeaways from China’s big legislative meeting. If one thought it wasn’t possible to consolidate more power for Xi Jinping, one might be persistently deflated: https://t.co/Cc36864q2g
The Great Hall of the People this afternoon as this year’s National People’s Congress comes to an end… https://t.co/85QIXBTiUu
Editorial: China's economic and social development strategy outlined in this year’s government work report will not only consolidate and enhance the economy’s improving trend but also inject new vitality into high-quality development. https://t.co/K55IRHP9cd
China's National People's Congress has discussed everything from Taiwan to technology, but observers say the key message - both in substance and style - has been clear: more control for President Xi Jinping and a deeper focus on national security https://t.co/8E9F99yfZl
Legal experts say the amendment of the State Council Organic Law for the first time since 1982 continues a trend of transferring more power from the state into the Party's hands, leaving the government to faithfully implement Party directives. https://t.co/vU0hpG2Jv3
China Passes Law Granting Communist Party More Control Over Cabinet https://t.co/wsqev8UPvB
From President Xi consolidating power to fiscal stimulus plans, here are the top takeaways from China's most important legislative event of the year https://t.co/pof7aXaB3h
The Chinese legislature voted to change a four-decade-old law so it tightens the Communist Party’s grip on the cabinet, underscoring President Xi Jinping’s drive to give the party control over all the main levers of government. https://t.co/BM3PPc5mhN
China's choreographed political meet carries message of control https://t.co/z6lG9yQXBj https://t.co/jNNSgnaZMp
China's parliament revised a law to effectively grant the Communist Party more executive control over China's cabinet, the State Council, after canceling the premier's post-parliament news conference for the first time in three decades https://t.co/tsdPXZLGRJ
⚠️ CHINA'S CHOREOGRAPHED POLITICAL MEET CARRIES MESSAGE OF CONTROL Full Story → https://t.co/4WbSMqVWN6 China's National People's Congress has discussed everything from Taiwan to technology, but observers say the key message - both in substance and style - has been clear:… https://t.co/g1qcJqIycW
Chinese national lawmakers on Monday passed a revised Organic Law of the State Council at the closing meeting of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress. #TwoSessions2024 https://t.co/rEPxEZXhUG
#AskChina2024: What secrets lie behind China's successful economic development #2024ChinaAgenda https://t.co/JabI9tawAt
China’s Congress Ends with a Show of Unity behind Xi’s Vision for National Greatness https://t.co/1DpooSfHxU
China passes law granting Communist Party more control over cabinet https://t.co/YTdPu17yav https://t.co/JoHo5DcS9z
Chinese national lawmakers on Monday passed a resolution on the government work report at the closing meeting of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress. #TwoSessions2024 https://t.co/U3JL9rBbfA
⚠️ CHINA PASSES LAW GRANTING COMMUNIST PARTY MORE CONTROL OVER CABINET Full Story → https://t.co/9qDMXIPC49 China's parliament on Monday revised a law to effectively grant the Communist Party more executive control over China's cabinet, the State Council.
Chinese national lawmakers pass revised Organic Law of the State Council #2024ChinaAgenda https://t.co/vSNUTkk9Uy
China's top legislature approves government work report #2024ChinaAgenda https://t.co/NBwNmE5Smn
Shan Zenghai: Chinese manufacturing industry eyes more innovation #2024ChinaAgenda https://t.co/9c64h3byK3
China is tightening the Communist Party’s grip on the cabinet through a law change, underscoring President Xi Jinping’s drive to curtail the role of government https://t.co/DzFGonxyJf
China caps key political meet with pledges to boost ailing economy https://t.co/c8f43d0ZqE