The Heat: Two Sessions 2026 | China’s economic priorities
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The 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature, has opened its fourth session in Beijing. Around 3,000 deputies have gathered at the Great Hall of the People to review the government work report.
The session comes at a critical time, as the country maps out its development path for the next five years. #Heat #China #TwoSessions #CGTN2Sessions #ChineseEconomy #Technology #AI
Guests:
Chas Freeman is a former U.S. Ambassador. He is an expert on China and was the lead interpreter during President Richard Nixon's visit in 1972.
Andy Mok is a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization.
John Gong is Professor at the University of International Business and Economics.
Yan Liang is Chair Professor of Economics at Willamette University.
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