The 2024 National People's Congress of China reaffirms the communist party's control over the government to prioritize security over the economy.
China's foreign minister Wang Yi is the key decision-maker when it comes to China's relations with other countries, including Japan.
Hong Kong leader John Lee is under orders from Beijing to enact Article 23, a national security law that prohibits vaguely defined acts of subversion.
The National People's Congress in China is holding its annual political conference from March 4. Join us to follow its expected key themes and priorities.
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