The 20th Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee held its fourth plenary session in Beijing on October 20-23.The plenary session's central task was to deliberate on the framework of the country's next n...The 20th Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee held its fourth plenary session in Beijing on October 20-23.The plenary session's central task was to deliberate on the framework of the country's next national development roadmap:the 15th Five-Year Plan(2026-2030).Every five-year plan is important but this one arrives at a truly pivotal moment in terms of China's development trajectory and the global environment.展开更多
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from October 20 to 23.Participants at the session deliberated over and adopted the Recommendations of the C...The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from October 20 to 23.Participants at the session deliberated over and adopted the Recommendations of the CPC Central Committee for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development,according to a communique of the session released on October 23.The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee presided over the meeting.展开更多
Despite disruptions by protectionist policies,the“two sessions”championed the concept of a global community of shared future.THE effects of this year’s“two sessions”will go beyond the five percent annual GDP grow...Despite disruptions by protectionist policies,the“two sessions”championed the concept of a global community of shared future.THE effects of this year’s“two sessions”will go beyond the five percent annual GDP growth projected for 2025 during the event.展开更多
Vigorous d iscussions surrounding DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence(AI)models,which began early this year,continued at the Two Sessions-the annual meetings of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Com...Vigorous d iscussions surrounding DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence(AI)models,which began early this year,continued at the Two Sessions-the annual meetings of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC)-held from 4 to 11 March.It shows how China is rapidly growing into a vast market for AI technologies,with cutting-edge innovations increasingly integrated across various sectors of the economy.展开更多
The 6th Session of the 12th Council of the Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU)was held in Beijing on the morning of 12 December,2024.
We construct a model to examine the time-varying ambiguity of investors.When ambiguity occurs concerning recent news,long(short)position investors who are averse to ambiguity reduce(increase)their holdings,resulting i...We construct a model to examine the time-varying ambiguity of investors.When ambiguity occurs concerning recent news,long(short)position investors who are averse to ambiguity reduce(increase)their holdings,resulting in price drops(rises).We empirically analyze how the“two sessions,”a significant event with high policy ambiguity in China,affect the financial market.Our findings suggest that institutional investors mainly sell their holdings between 15 and 5 days before the meetings.Furthermore,the delay in the“two sessions”in 2020 suggests that these selloffs are driven by ambiguity aversion rather than new information.展开更多
The just-concluded sessions of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC),known as Two Sessions,represent excellent opportunities t...The just-concluded sessions of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC),known as Two Sessions,represent excellent opportunities to observe how China functions.During the events,five African experts shared with ChinAfrica their perspectives on topics of their interest,excerpts of which follow.展开更多
The Chinese Association for Lboratory Animal Sciences(CALAS) was founded in 1987.Qian Xin-zhong,the former minister of the Ministry of Health,was the president of the first session of the Council.CALAS has now complet...The Chinese Association for Lboratory Animal Sciences(CALAS) was founded in 1987.Qian Xin-zhong,the former minister of the Ministry of Health,was the president of the first session of the Council.CALAS has now completed seven sessions of the Coundil.展开更多
CPC Plenum Adopts Recommendations for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from October 20 to 23,2025.Participants ...CPC Plenum Adopts Recommendations for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from October 20 to 23,2025.Participants at the session deliberated over and adopted the Recommendations of the CPC Central Committee for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development,according to a communique of the session released on October 23.展开更多
1.Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)receives warm response from across ASEAN The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee held in July 2024 marked a...1.Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)receives warm response from across ASEAN The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee held in July 2024 marked a new milestone in China’s efforts to advance reform in the new era.All sectors in ASEAN followed this meeting closely.They spoke highly of the Resolution of the CPC Central Committee on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization adopted at the meeting.展开更多
The 2025 Two Sessions,comprising the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC),are among the most significant political events in China.These annual gatherings ...The 2025 Two Sessions,comprising the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC),are among the most significant political events in China.These annual gatherings not only shape China’s domestic policies but also influence its foreign relations,particularly with neighboring countries like Myanmar.As a journalist based in Beijing with extensive experience in Myanmar’s socio-political landscape,I explore how the outcomes of the 2025 Two Sessions could positively impact Myanmar,focusing on economic cooperation,infrastructure development,cultural exchange,and regional stability.展开更多
From 13th to 16th of March 2025,representatives of China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE)attended the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
The increasing global adoption of electric vehicles(EVs)has led to a growing demand for a cost-effective and reliable charging infrastructure.This study presents a novel data-driven approach to assessing EV station pe...The increasing global adoption of electric vehicles(EVs)has led to a growing demand for a cost-effective and reliable charging infrastructure.This study presents a novel data-driven approach to assessing EV station performance by analyzing power consumption efficiency,station utilization rates,no-power session occurrences,and CO_(2)reduction metrics.A dataset of 17,500 charging sessions from 305 stations across a regional network was analyzed to identify operational inefficiencies and opportunities for infrastructure optimization.Results indicate a strong correlation between station utilization and energy efficiency,highlighting the importance of strategic station placement.The findings also emphasize the impact of no-power sessions on network inefficiency and the need for real-time station monitoring.CO_(2)reduction analysis demonstrates that optimizing EV charging performance can significantly contribute to sustainability goals.Based on these insights,this study recommends the implementation of predictive maintenance strategies,real-time user notifications,and diversified provider networks to improve station availability and efficiency.The proposed data-driven framework offers actionable solutions for policymakers,charging network operators,and urban planners to enhance EV infrastructure reliability and sustainability.展开更多
In late October 2025,the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)convened in Beijing.This pivotal meeting laid out the strategic blueprint for China’s development over...In late October 2025,the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)convened in Beijing.This pivotal meeting laid out the strategic blueprint for China’s development over the next five years,a defining phase for China to basically achieve socialist modernization by 2035.The plenum has drawn significant global attention,providing a key window into understanding China’s economic policies and development direction during the coming years,and their profound implications for the world.展开更多
The highly anticipated Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)was held in Beijing from 20 to 23 October.During the meeting,participants reviewed and approved the Recom...The highly anticipated Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)was held in Beijing from 20 to 23 October.During the meeting,participants reviewed and approved the Recommendations of the CPC Central Committee for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development.The communiquéacknowledged the substantial progress made during the 14th Five-Year Plan period,while outlining the principal objectives for economic and social development in the 15th Five-Year Plan.It also laid out a detailed framework of tasks and strategic priorities designed to drive the country’s modernisation.展开更多
On 18th October,at the invitation of the Chenghai Institute for Global Development and Security of Renmin University of China,Ai Ping,Vice-President of CAFIU,attended the Third Tongzhou Global Development Forum(2025)a...On 18th October,at the invitation of the Chenghai Institute for Global Development and Security of Renmin University of China,Ai Ping,Vice-President of CAFIU,attended the Third Tongzhou Global Development Forum(2025)and spoke at the"Diplomats Roundtable"session.展开更多
The annual Two Sessions,the meetings of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC),were held in Beijing from March 4 to 11,2025.Thi...The annual Two Sessions,the meetings of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC),were held in Beijing from March 4 to 11,2025.This year’s meetings raised considerable concern as the year 2025 is the final year for implementing the 14th Five-Year Plan(2021-2025),which is decisive for making the 15th Five-Year Plan(2026-2030),and also very important for further deepening reform comprehensively.展开更多
An annual event in March in China is the Two Sessions,the meetings of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC).The SPOTLIGHT colu...An annual event in March in China is the Two Sessions,the meetings of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC).The SPOTLIGHT column of the issue displays the speech highlights of Luo Wen,SAMR Minister,and the insights into standards of representatives during the meetings.展开更多
During the 6Oth session of the UN Human Rights Council,the China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE),China Ethnic Minorities Association for External Exchanges,Universal Rights Group,and organisations from C...During the 6Oth session of the UN Human Rights Council,the China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE),China Ethnic Minorities Association for External Exchanges,Universal Rights Group,and organisations from China and abroad.展开更多
文摘The 20th Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee held its fourth plenary session in Beijing on October 20-23.The plenary session's central task was to deliberate on the framework of the country's next national development roadmap:the 15th Five-Year Plan(2026-2030).Every five-year plan is important but this one arrives at a truly pivotal moment in terms of China's development trajectory and the global environment.
文摘The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from October 20 to 23.Participants at the session deliberated over and adopted the Recommendations of the CPC Central Committee for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development,according to a communique of the session released on October 23.The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee presided over the meeting.
文摘Despite disruptions by protectionist policies,the“two sessions”championed the concept of a global community of shared future.THE effects of this year’s“two sessions”will go beyond the five percent annual GDP growth projected for 2025 during the event.
文摘Vigorous d iscussions surrounding DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence(AI)models,which began early this year,continued at the Two Sessions-the annual meetings of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC)-held from 4 to 11 March.It shows how China is rapidly growing into a vast market for AI technologies,with cutting-edge innovations increasingly integrated across various sectors of the economy.
文摘The 6th Session of the 12th Council of the Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU)was held in Beijing on the morning of 12 December,2024.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.71771006)Science and Technology Support Plan of Guizhou(Grant No.2023–221).
文摘We construct a model to examine the time-varying ambiguity of investors.When ambiguity occurs concerning recent news,long(short)position investors who are averse to ambiguity reduce(increase)their holdings,resulting in price drops(rises).We empirically analyze how the“two sessions,”a significant event with high policy ambiguity in China,affect the financial market.Our findings suggest that institutional investors mainly sell their holdings between 15 and 5 days before the meetings.Furthermore,the delay in the“two sessions”in 2020 suggests that these selloffs are driven by ambiguity aversion rather than new information.
文摘The just-concluded sessions of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC),known as Two Sessions,represent excellent opportunities to observe how China functions.During the events,five African experts shared with ChinAfrica their perspectives on topics of their interest,excerpts of which follow.
文摘The Chinese Association for Lboratory Animal Sciences(CALAS) was founded in 1987.Qian Xin-zhong,the former minister of the Ministry of Health,was the president of the first session of the Council.CALAS has now completed seven sessions of the Coundil.
文摘CPC Plenum Adopts Recommendations for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from October 20 to 23,2025.Participants at the session deliberated over and adopted the Recommendations of the CPC Central Committee for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development,according to a communique of the session released on October 23.
文摘1.Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)receives warm response from across ASEAN The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee held in July 2024 marked a new milestone in China’s efforts to advance reform in the new era.All sectors in ASEAN followed this meeting closely.They spoke highly of the Resolution of the CPC Central Committee on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization adopted at the meeting.
文摘The 2025 Two Sessions,comprising the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC),are among the most significant political events in China.These annual gatherings not only shape China’s domestic policies but also influence its foreign relations,particularly with neighboring countries like Myanmar.As a journalist based in Beijing with extensive experience in Myanmar’s socio-political landscape,I explore how the outcomes of the 2025 Two Sessions could positively impact Myanmar,focusing on economic cooperation,infrastructure development,cultural exchange,and regional stability.
文摘From 13th to 16th of March 2025,representatives of China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE)attended the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
文摘The increasing global adoption of electric vehicles(EVs)has led to a growing demand for a cost-effective and reliable charging infrastructure.This study presents a novel data-driven approach to assessing EV station performance by analyzing power consumption efficiency,station utilization rates,no-power session occurrences,and CO_(2)reduction metrics.A dataset of 17,500 charging sessions from 305 stations across a regional network was analyzed to identify operational inefficiencies and opportunities for infrastructure optimization.Results indicate a strong correlation between station utilization and energy efficiency,highlighting the importance of strategic station placement.The findings also emphasize the impact of no-power sessions on network inefficiency and the need for real-time station monitoring.CO_(2)reduction analysis demonstrates that optimizing EV charging performance can significantly contribute to sustainability goals.Based on these insights,this study recommends the implementation of predictive maintenance strategies,real-time user notifications,and diversified provider networks to improve station availability and efficiency.The proposed data-driven framework offers actionable solutions for policymakers,charging network operators,and urban planners to enhance EV infrastructure reliability and sustainability.
文摘In late October 2025,the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)convened in Beijing.This pivotal meeting laid out the strategic blueprint for China’s development over the next five years,a defining phase for China to basically achieve socialist modernization by 2035.The plenum has drawn significant global attention,providing a key window into understanding China’s economic policies and development direction during the coming years,and their profound implications for the world.
文摘The highly anticipated Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)was held in Beijing from 20 to 23 October.During the meeting,participants reviewed and approved the Recommendations of the CPC Central Committee for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development.The communiquéacknowledged the substantial progress made during the 14th Five-Year Plan period,while outlining the principal objectives for economic and social development in the 15th Five-Year Plan.It also laid out a detailed framework of tasks and strategic priorities designed to drive the country’s modernisation.
文摘On 18th October,at the invitation of the Chenghai Institute for Global Development and Security of Renmin University of China,Ai Ping,Vice-President of CAFIU,attended the Third Tongzhou Global Development Forum(2025)and spoke at the"Diplomats Roundtable"session.
文摘The annual Two Sessions,the meetings of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC),were held in Beijing from March 4 to 11,2025.This year’s meetings raised considerable concern as the year 2025 is the final year for implementing the 14th Five-Year Plan(2021-2025),which is decisive for making the 15th Five-Year Plan(2026-2030),and also very important for further deepening reform comprehensively.
文摘An annual event in March in China is the Two Sessions,the meetings of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC).The SPOTLIGHT column of the issue displays the speech highlights of Luo Wen,SAMR Minister,and the insights into standards of representatives during the meetings.
文摘During the 6Oth session of the UN Human Rights Council,the China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE),China Ethnic Minorities Association for External Exchanges,Universal Rights Group,and organisations from China and abroad.
