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230109 -- BEIJING, Jan. 9, 2023 -- General secretary of the Communist Party of China CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, addresses the second plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 9, 2022. CHINA-XI JINPING-CPC-CCDI-PLENARY SESSION CN ZhangxLing PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

March 8th, 2026

Military: Xi warns officials to show political loyalty

Since 2022, more than 100 military figures have fallen victim to Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s purges. Now he is urging the armed forces to demonstrate political loyalty.

By Ning Wang

Feature | Defense

March 6th, 2026

Defense: Beijing increases military budget and toughens stance against Taiwan

At the start of the People’s Congress, China is taking a tougher stance toward Taiwan. However, the wave of purges in the military is raising questions about its combat readiness.

By Andreas Landwehr

Talk of the Town | National People's Congress

March 5th, 2026

People’s Congress: How China intends to make the leap to a new model of prosperity

China’s leadership wants to stimulate domestic consumption through market reforms. However, the focus of the new Five-Year Plan is on technological strength and innovation. Behind this is an open bet on future technologies as growth drivers.

By Leonardo Pape and Jörn Petring

Feature | Defense

March 5th, 2026

Defense: Beijing increases military budget and toughens stance against Taiwan

At the start of the People’s Congress, China is taking a tougher stance toward Taiwan. However, the wave of purges in the military is raising questions about its combat readiness.

By Andreas Landwehr

News | Technology

March 5th, 2026

Technology: What are the priorities of the Five-Year Plan?

China’s new Five-Year Plan focuses on technological development. Industrial automation, technological independence and future industries are at the heart of economic policy.

By Leonardo Pape

RECORD DATE NOT STATED Aerial photos show the containers for import and export cargo are in order, and gantry cranes and trucks are busy working in the cargo yard of Ganzhou International Inland Port, Ganzhou City, east China s Jiangxi Province, 4 November, 2022. Busy transportation for foreign trade goods in Ganzhou PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA

News | Trade

March 5th, 2026

Foreign policy: Strengthening exports and soft power

China’s new Five-Year Plan envisages greater influence on international rules and the expansion of cultural presence. At the same time, exports are set to continue growing and new markets are to be tapped.

By Amelie Richter

CHINA, BEIJING - MARCH 13, 2023: Preparations for the closing meeting of the first session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People s Political Consultative Conference CPPCC at the Great Hall of the People. The session opened on March 5. At the session, Xi Jinping has been reelected President and reappointed as Chairman of the Central Military Commission for the third term. Artyom Ivanov/TASS PUBLICATIONxINxGERxAUTxONLY 57844603

Opinion | National People's Congress

March 5th, 2026

China Perspective: Reading the numbers from the Two Sessions

Our column “China Perspective” is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's edition warns against taking all the figures from the National People's Congress at face value. There is often more to them than meets the eye.

By Redaktion Table

Delegierte des Nationalen Volkskongresses im Jahr 2023.

Talk of the Town | National People's Congress

March 4th, 2026

National People’s Congress: How the party leadership co-opts elites into its agenda

The Communist Party uses the National People’s Congress (NPC) as a strategic tool to co-opt China’s elites. A look at the delegate roster reveals power shifts at the highest level of influence.

By Leonardo Pape

News | National People's Congress

March 4th, 2026

National People’s Congress: Signals of easing toward the US

Ahead of the opening of the National People’s Congress, a spokesperson said China is ready to work with the United States. Key themes also included boosting domestic consumption and the outlook for the 15th Five-Year Plan.

By Leonardo Pape

News | National People's Congress

March 4th, 2026

NPC: Key agenda items and dates at the National People’s Congress

At the 2026 National People’s Congress (NPC), delegates are expected to vote on major documents on a fixed timetable.

By Redaktion Table