China’s 2025 Two Sessions: A Comprehensive News Roundup

Last updated: March 6, 2025, 11:52 PM PST

China’s 2025 Two Sessions, held from March 4-11, mark a pivotal moment for the nation’s economic, technological, and geopolitical strategies. Below is a curated list of the latest news articles, organized by category, offering insights into this year’s National People’s Congress (NPC) and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Whether you’re tracking policy shifts or investment opportunities, these sources provide a snapshot of Beijing’s priorities.

Economic Policy

• 9 Takeaways from the Economic Briefing at China’s ‘Two Sessions’ 2025 – South China Morning Post Top economic officials outline 2025 priorities, from consumption to investment.
• China Officials Signal More Stimulus if Growth Slows – Reuters Hints at monetary easing and additional measures to bolster the economy.
• ‘Two Sessions’ 2025: How Can China Get Its Private Sector Back on Track? – South China Morning Post Focus on restoring confidence in private investment and infrastructure funding.

Technology and Innovation

• China’s Two Sessions: 2025 a Crucial Year for AI Applications – The Star AI breakthroughs, like DeepSeek, highlighted as key to 2025’s tech agenda.
• China’s Xi Jinping Makes Tech and Private Sector Appeal on ‘Two Sessions’ Sidelines – South China Morning Post Xi emphasizes sci-tech innovation as a driver of productivity.
• New Terms and Buzzwords from the Two Sessions Reveal a Vibrant China – Global Times Emerging terms like “embodied AI” signal a focus on innovation.

Foreign Relations and Trade

• ‘Two Sessions’ 2025: China Hits Out at US Pacific Policy ‘Failure’, Tariffs War – South China Morning Post Foreign minister addresses U.S. tensions and trade strategies.
• Explained: What Is China’s Two Sessions Meeting? – The Guardian Economy, tech, and Trump’s trade war top the agenda.
• China Two Sessions: Foreign Enterprises in Shanghai Pledge to Further Expand Investment – CGTN Premier Li’s report boosts foreign investor confidence.

General Overview

• China’s Two Sessions 2025: Takeaways from the Government Work Report – China Briefing Detailed policy roadmap from Premier Li Qiang’s March 5 speech.
• China NPC: What Is on Agenda, What Are Two Sessions, Will Trump Tariffs Matter – Bloomberg Overview of economic direction and spending plans.
• The Biggest Takeaway of China’s 2025 NPC – TIME Analysis of Beijing’s cautious approach amid global challenges.
• Decoding China’s Economy – CGTN AI-driven insights into tech, farming, and manufacturing.

This roundup reflects news available as of March 6, 2025, 11:52 PM PST. Check back for updates as the Two Sessions unfold.