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Two Sessions Open: Economic Resilience and Ceasefire Calls

3/5/2026

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The Two Sessions began March 4, 2026, in Beijing, focusing on economic resilience amid tensions.
Lou Qinjian, spokesman for the National People’s Congress, called for a ceasefire in the US-Israeli conflict in Iran.
Trade negotiators are expected to meet in Paris soon.
The sessions will finalize the 15th Five-Year Plan.
Notably, some high-ranking officials were absent from the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference opening.

History

Historical Context

China's economic reform, initiated on December 18, 1978, under Deng Xiaoping, transitioned the nation from a command economy to a market-oriented system. This shift resulted in an average GDP growth of 10% annually and lifted 800 million people out of poverty by 2018. Today’s Two Sessions reflect ongoing efforts to enhance economic resilience amid global tensions, shaping future trade relations, particularly with the US and Israel.

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Story summary

The Two Sessions began March 4, 2026, in Beijing, focusing on economic resilience amid tensions.
Lou Qinjian, spokesman for the National People’s Congress, called for a ceasefire in the US-Israeli conflict in Iran.
Trade negotiators are expected to meet in Paris soon.
The sessions will finalize the 15th Five-Year Plan.
Notably, some high-ranking officials were absent from the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference opening.

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