What to watch at China's "two sessions" as new five-year plan begins

This year's "two sessions" -- the annual meetings of China's top legislature and top political advisory body -- are set to open in Beijing soon.

Decoding China: How the people run the country

For a major country of 1.4 billion people, the National People's Congress system channels voices from the grassroots through nearly 3,000 NPC deputies, translating real concerns into laws, regulations and policy measures, especially those that might otherwise go unheard.

The Epic Relay

In the course of over 70 years, China's epic relay of five-year plans has propelled it from a modest starting position to being the world's second-biggest economy and largest manufacturing hub. As it enters the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) period, China is setting off on a new exciting lap of development and progress.

Tangible gains during China's 14th Five-Year Plan period