The annual gathering – collectively referred to as the “two sessions” – provides an opportunity to gain critical insight into the nation’s direction for the coming year and beyond.

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The annual "two sessions," a highly anticipated event on China's political calendar, began on Tuesday with the opening of the annual session of the country's top political advisory body.

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Global attention will turn to Beijing this week with the start of the two sessions, China's biggest annual political event. What is "two sessions"? Why is it so important? And what can you expect ...