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Will China’s new ethnic unity law hasten the erosion of minority cultures?

epa12794117 Staff members pour tea for Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) during the opening ceremony of the Fourth Session of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 04 March 2026. China's major annual political meetings, known as the 'Lianghui' or 'Two Sessions,' begin on 04 March with the opening of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), while the National People's Congress (NPC) will open on 05 March. EPA/JESSICA LEE

Field Notes from Beijing

Cliffside Chinese village draws visitors with cable car. Can this be replicated?

mzrural - An aerial photo of Gulu village in Sichuan province, China. The village is located on a cliff along the Dadu river canyon.

CREDIT: ZHENG WANGCHUN

China trims GDP target to 4.5%-5%, first downgrade in 3 years amid weak domestic market

The reduced national GDP target was largely in line with economists’ expectations.

China kicks off key political meetings in Beijing under shadow of war in Iran

epa12794123 The opening ceremony of the Fourth Session of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 04 March 2026. China's major annual political meetings, known as the 'Lianghui' or 'Two Sessions,' begin on 04 March with the opening of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), while the National People's Congress (NPC) will open on 05 March. EPA/JESSICA LEE

China’s Two Sessions to project stability with expected GDP trim, cautious diplomacy

China's President Xi Jinping (centre) chairs the opening ceremony of the CPPCC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 4.

What Xi Jinping’s purge of China’s most senior general reveals

General Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of China's Central Military Commission, has been placed under investigation.

To Lam cements his grip as Vietnam’s top leader with reappointment

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam leaves after attending a parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of independence in Hanoi, Vietnam, September 2, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/Pool

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 20, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he walks to board Marine One to depart for Joint Base Andrews, from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz

Vietnam leader To Lam seeks China-style powers at party conclave

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam attends a preparatory session for the party congress in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Jan 19, 2026.

Hong Kong court rejects bid to terminate trial against Tiananmen vigil group

Pro-democracy activist Chow Hang-tung after being detained in Hong Kong in Sept 2021.

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