The Beijing Hour China's top political advisory body unveils key agenda for annual session
Mar 3, 2026
Penina Karibay, a field reporter who covered Chengdu’s grassroots revival, and Yang Guang, a sports reporter tracking major tournaments, join the conversation. They discuss the national political advisory session agenda. They cover community-led happiness efforts in Chengdu and China’s strong showing in international diving and football results. Tension in the Middle East and market impacts are also highlighted.
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CPPCC Session Sets Policy Signals
- The CPPCC session will deliberate the Standing Committee's work report, handling of proposals, and sit in on the 4th session of the 14th NPC.
- Liu Jieyi as spokesperson and diplomatic envoys observing signal the two sessions' role in shaping national strategy and signalling to foreign diplomats.
Chengdu Serves Happiness In A Cup
- Penina Karibay reports Chengdu's happiness stems from century-old teahouses, community cafeterias and river renovation projects.
- Examples include Heumeng Tea House, free daily lunches for elderly and the Jinjiang River green renovation that transformed leisure space.
Conflict Unleashes High-Intensity Regional Strikes
- Israel and Iran exchanged large-scale missile and drone strikes causing hundreds of casualties and regional disruption.
- Incidents include attacks on Tehran, Beirut, claims of strikes on Natanz, and reports of U.S. service member deaths and embassy hits.