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After the Two Sessions: Economy, Policymaking, and US-China Relations
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Eastern Time
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM China Standard Time
China’s annual “Two Sessions” meetings provide the clearest official window into Beijing’s economic priorities and political direction. As policymakers begin shaping the 15th Five-Year Plan, this year’s meetings offer important signals about how leaders are balancing growth pressures, industrial upgrading, and domestic stability — and how those priorities may shape China’s international engagement in the lead-up to APEC 2026.