China steels itself against Trump: 5 takeaways as NPC closes

Beijing's annual conclave lays foundation for superpower tussle

20250311 Xi and Li Qiang

President Xi Jinping, left, speaks to Premier Li Qiang after his work report speech on March 5. The "Two Sessions" held in Beijing over the last eight days offered a glimpse of China's priorities as it confronts U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

KENJI KAWASE and WATARU SUZUKI

HONG KONG/BEIJING -- China's annual political show, a series of tightly controlled conferences and events in Beijing known as the "Two Sessions," wrapped up on Tuesday.

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