China’s Foreign Policy After the ‘Two Sessions’

China’s Foreign Policy After the ‘Two Sessions’

On March 11, the Chinese government concluded the “Two Sessions,” the annual meeting of the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s rubber-stamp parliament, and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), an advisory body. As the Chinese Communist Party asserts greater influence over state governance, the Two Sessions has become less of a platform for original … Read more

China’s Two Sessions Announces a 5 Percent Growth Target and 1 Trillion Yuan National Bond

China’s Two Sessions Announces a 5 Percent Growth Target and 1 Trillion Yuan National Bond

China’s “Two Sessions” (the annual meetings of the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference) closed on Monday in Beijing. The Two Sessions featured two important announcements regarding China’s economy: a 5 percent GDP growth goal for 2024, and a deficit rate of 3 percent with the issuing of 1 trillion yuan … Read more

China Looks to Revive Slowing Economy and Salvage Property Market as Annual Congress Convenes

China Looks to Revive Slowing Economy and Salvage Property Market as Annual Congress Convenes

It’s clear that China’s efforts to build confidence in its slowing economy will top the agenda of its ceremonial legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), which convenes Tuesday in Beijing. What remains unclear is how the ruling Communist Party can navigate toward stronger, sustained growth as China’s workforce is aging, relations with Washington are fraught, … Read more

In Sri Lanka, the Political Opposition Remains as Fragmented as Ever

In Sri Lanka, the Political Opposition Remains as Fragmented as Ever

Like a number of other South Asian countries, Sri Lanka will hold elections this year. Both the government and the opposition are busy preparing themselves for polls. Presidential elections are expected to take place in September or October, though timelines have not been announced yet. Some analysts believe general elections will follow a presidential election, … Read more

Sri Lankan Leftist Coalition’s India Visit Raises its Profile

Sri Lankan Leftist Coalition’s India Visit Raises its Profile

Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power (NPP), a leftist coalition led by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), recently visited India at the invitation of the Indian government. The visit is significant; it underscores the emergence of the NPP as a major political force in Sri Lanka, one that is being courted by major powers. During its … Read more