China
China's Two Sessions 2017

How to read China’s annual report

It takes China’s premier 90 minutes to deliver his government work report, but you can cut to the chase in far less time.

March 2, 2017
comment
video-play
The Two Sessions held in Beijing aren't just about the big names in Chinese politics.01:33
China's Two Sessions 2017
Who to watch at China's Two Sessions: the rich, the famous, the powerful and the rising stars
February 28, 2017
video-play
What happens publicly and what happens behind the scenes are two different worlds in Beijing's 'Two Sessions' annual political gathering.00:43
China's Two Sessions 2017
Official and unofficial: what's behind China's 'Two Sessions' annual political meeting
February 26, 2017
video-play
A short explanation for the huge 'Two Sessions' meetings being attended by China's Communist Party leadership, cadres and officials.01:10
China's Two Sessions 2017
Five things to watch for in China’s ‘Two Sessions’: military spending, economic plans, Trump, Brexit, and Hong Kong
February 23, 2017
video-play
Representatives of Chinese ethnic minorities proudly dress in traditional clothing during China’s “two sessions”. ...00:59
China's Two Sessions 2017
Modern and traditional: the many faces of China’s ‘two sessions’
March 13, 2017
video-play
The rumour has been proven as Leung Chun-ying is elected vice-chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference on Monday morning. ...00:30
China's Two Sessions 2017
Hong Kong chief executive CY Leung shakes hands with China’s leader Xi Jinping
March 13, 2017
video-play
Premier Li Keqiang for the first time publicly condemned the notion of Hong Kong independence in his annual work report to the National People’s Congress on Sunday morning in Beijing. ...01:24
China's Two Sessions 2017
Hong Kong independence will ‘lead nowhere’, warns Chinese premier
March 5, 2017
video-play
Zhang Dejiang, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met about 200 Hong Kong delegates at the Beijing Hotel. Zhang gave four criteria for the next chief executive...01:53
China's Two Sessions 2017
Zhang Dejiang won’t back a candidate, mentions four criteria for next chief executive on ‘two sessions’ panel with Hong Kong delegates
March 4, 2017
video-play
To the rest of China it may seem like they’re a side show, but for Hong Kong delegates, their attendance at the "two sessions" this year is an extra big deal - and recent history shows why.01:24
China's Two Sessions 2017
The Hong Kong show at the 'two sessions'
March 4, 2017
video-play
South China Morning Post reporter Nectar Gan takes you behind the scenes of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing as the “two sessions” legislative gathering gets under way.  (Photo: Simon Song)01:48
China's Two Sessions 2017
What's happening behind the scenes of China’s ‘two sessions’
March 3, 2017
video-play
Read more about the topic: https://sc.mp/wkf7h ...03:17
China economy
China’s subway farmers highlight inequality
March 6, 2025
video-play
With sales of US manufacturer Tesla stalling in the early months of 2025, China’s rising EV carmakers are steering their way into a winning position10:08
EU tariffs against Chinese EVs take effect
Has Tesla been dethroned by China’s EV brands?
March 21, 2025
video-play
The booming industry highlights the cutthroat nature of China’s restaurant sector, where only a few top players thrive02:37
China
China’s restaurant undertakers turn failed dreams into profit
March 21, 2025
video-play
A virtual character in the romantic mobile game has won over millions of young women in China and beyond02:06
China society
Young Chinese women find virtual love in 'Deepspace'
March 21, 2025
video-play
Parents of a 16-month-old boy were criticised for bringing their son to work out at the gym in eastern China’s Jiangxi province. The toddler started hanging around gyms when he was just one month...01:30
Society
Chinese parents slammed for taking 16-month-old son to gym
March 18, 2025
video-play
Watched by up to a billion people, CCTV’s 315 Gala highlights consumer rights abuses in China02:07
Consumers
China’s 315 gala: a night of scandals
March 18, 2025
video-play
Regulators approve medical centres wholly owned by overseas investors in top cities, but healthy returns will be a long time coming02:11
China society
China opens first wholly foreign-owned hospital
March 14, 2025
video-play
A 26-year-old man earned over 300,000 yuan (US$41,000) last year by offering hiking-related services to tourists to Mount Tai in China. Apart from route planning and photo taking, Chen would also...01:17
Society
Chinese hiker earns US$41,000 a year guiding tourists up popular mountain
March 14, 2025
video-play
SCMP and Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis co-hosted a webinar to discuss key developments from the annual Two Sessions. ...13:28
China
SCMP Webinar | Two Sessions 2025 Key Takeaways: Insights into China's economic strategy
March 13, 2025
video-play
The new move threatens to drive up prices on a broad range of consumer and industrial goods   01:44
China economy
China vows to retaliate as US steel tariffs take effect
March 13, 2025
video-play
A truck was seen loaded with two cargo containers side by side, blocking traffic as it took up two lanes on a highway in western China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.  01:10
Society
Truck in China carries 2 containers side by side, blocking traffic on highway
March 12, 2025
video-play
Read more: https://sc.mp/coa9e ...02:02
Two Sessions 2025 (Lianghui)
China’s No 3 official missing as ‘two sessions’ closes
March 11, 2025
video-play
A four-year-old girl found herself stranded on a narrow ledge outside her home after climbing out of a window in southwestern China’s Sichuan province. A firefighter managed to bring her back to...01:03
Society
Chinese girl rescued after being stranded on window ledge
March 11, 2025
close