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China's Two Sessions: Low GDP Targets and Military Concerns

3/4/2026

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China's annual Two Sessions begin in Beijing this week, gathering thousands of delegates for critical discussions.
The National People's Congress will set GDP target below 5% for the first time, amid aging population concerns.
This year marks the launch of the 15th five-year plan, emphasizing technological self-reliance amid geopolitical tensions.
President Xi Jinping's military purges cast a shadow over defense strategies as China prepares for Taiwan conflict by 2027.

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China's annual Two Sessions begin in Beijing this week, gathering thousands of delegates for critical discussions.
The National People's Congress will set GDP target below 5% for the first time, amid aging population concerns.
This year marks the launch of the 15th five-year plan, emphasizing technological self-reliance amid geopolitical tensions.
President Xi Jinping's military purges cast a shadow over defense strategies as China prepares for Taiwan conflict by 2027.