5 key talking points from China's 'two sessions' meetings

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A look back at the highlights from the meetings of China's parliament and political advisory body over the last 10 days.

the US was leading a"containment, encirclement and suppression of China"China's technology ambitions have been hit with a raft of restrictions by the US and its Western allies, and Beijing has doubled down on the need to shift away from imports for sectors perceived as vital to national security, such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence.

In a rare direct criticism of the US, Xi told industry leaders that"Western countries led by the United States have implemented all-round containment, encirclement and suppression of China, which has brought unprecedented severe challenges to our country's development". Assoc Prof Chong said that Xi's direct criticism of the US was significant as it sets the tone for other officials and policy.proposed legislation to counter foreign sanctions"China will take a more confrontational approach with the US, as indicated by Xi's remarks at the two sessions where he encouraged everyone to 'dare to struggle'," he said.

"It will only lead to impact on the ASEAN-centred, open and inclusive regional cooperation architecture, and will undermine the overall and long-term interests of regional countries," he said.

 

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