China is set to hold its 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) annual session in Beijing on March 5, 2025, marking a significant event in the country’s political calendar.
The NPC Standing Committee announced the date following a session that concluded on Wednesday. The upcoming meeting will bring together China’s top lawmakers to review and discuss key reports and plans that will shape the nation’s future.
On the agenda is the government work report, which outlines the administration’s achievements over the past year and sets goals for the next. Lawmakers will also examine the reports on the implementation of the 2024 national economic and social development plan and draft plans for 2025, ensuring continuity and progress in China’s growth strategies.
Budgetary matters are also a focal point, with the examination of reports on the 2024 central and local budgets’ implementation and the drafting of budgets for 2025. These discussions are crucial as they determine resource allocation across the country.
In addition, the session will see deliberations on a draft amendment to the Law on Deputies to the NPC and to the Local People’s Congresses at Various Levels. This amendment could bring changes to how representatives at various levels are selected and how they perform their duties.
Lawmakers will also review the work reports of the NPC Standing Committee, the Supreme People’s Court, and the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, providing oversight and accountability within the government’s branches.
This annual session is a pivotal moment for China as it sets the legislative and developmental agenda for the coming year. Observers worldwide will be watching closely to see the decisions that will impact not only China but possibly global dynamics as well.
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China's national legislature to convene annual session on March 5
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