Sashko Nasev, the ambassador of North Macedonia to China, speaks with China.org.cn about the opportunities in China's upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan, highlighting prospects for cooperation in trade, green development, investment, and people-to-people exchanges.
When China's annual "two sessions" convene in Beijing each spring, the discussions of national lawmakers and political advisors extend well beyond macroeconomic targets and national blueprints.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday said China's position on the situation in Iran is as follows: an immediate cessation of military operations, a prompt return to dialogue and negotiations, and joint opposition to unilateral actions.
The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, closed the 15th session of its Standing Committee on Monday in Beijing.
As one of the most important oil export routes in the world, the Strait of Hormuz has drawn intense attention since Iran reportedly claimed that no ships would be allowed to pass through on Saturday. A Chinese military affairs expert told the Global Times that Iran’s ability to enforce a blockade is not technically complex, but such a move could have consequences beyond global energy markets.
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed on Monday and threatened to attack any vessels attempting to pass through the strategic chokepoint, as the US military said six American service members had been killed in the escalating conflict with Iran.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday held phone conversations separately with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi as the military operation launched by the US and Israel on Iran entered its third day.
China's annual "two sessions" of its top legislature and political advisory body are gearing up to convene this week. Some provincial deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and members of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) gathered in their provincial capitals on Monday to prepare for departure to Beijing.
As the annual national "two sessions" approach, China is expected to send strong and fresh signals on pushing high-quality development, leveraging greater policy and reform support to ensure steady economic growth and social progress.
How people’s voices are incorporated into the 15th Five Year Plan?A netizen on People's Daily Online recently raised a question: With the upcoming annual sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), public attention is turning to key agenda item - the NPC's deliberation on the draft outline of the 15th Five Year Plan (2026-30). The 15th Five Year Plan is closely linked to everyone's daily life - yet how are the voices and concerns of ordinary people incorporated into its formulation?
