What to watch for ‘two sessions’ on Wednesday

20:07, March 13, 2018

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  Cars in headlights at China's two sessions

  Policymakers ponder ways to support NEVs, autonomous drivingThe Chinese auto industry attracted much attention at the ongoing two sessions in Beijing, as top policymakers discussed a wide range of issues from new-energy vehicles (NEVs) to autonomous driving to the development of domestic brands.The Government Work Report delivered to the opening meeting of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) talked at

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  Proposals from energy sector delegates at two sessions highlight pressing issues

  A worker checks a voltage transformer in Taizhou, East China's Jiangsu Province in January 2018.(Photo: IC)The array of proposals and statements by lawmakers and political advisors from the energy circle at the ongoing "two sessions" is connected to a series of national campaigns, including supply-side structural reforms, poverty alleviation and environmental protection, which all rest with the central government to

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  Two Sessions: Tech titans on blockchain as data reveals jobs boom

  (Photo: CGTN)With China’s Two Sessions gathering business leaders, entrepreneurs and government officials to pitch new development ideas and strategies, blockchain technology has been a common refrain so far this year. Beyond its links with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the potential for innovation through blockchain is being recognized by members and deputies at this year’s Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)