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All you need to know about China’s ‘Two Sessions’

The annual meetings of China’s parliament and political advisory body will include a GDP forecast for 2023.

Al Jazeera

New leaders, economy to dominate China's legislative session

The installation of new leaders and the need to shore up a flagging economy will dominate the annual session of China's rubber-stamp parliament that kicks off Sunday

The Independent UK

China looks to consumers to drive economic rebound

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s agenda for this month’s meeting of the ceremonial national legislature: Revive the economy by encouraging consumers to spend more now that severe anti-virus controls have ended

The Independent UK

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Explainer: what is China’s ‘two sessions’ gathering, and why does it matter?

Annual event led by Xi Jinping often delivers major policy announcements, with significant constitutional revisions also possible this year

The Guardian - AU

Paralympics-IPC suspends Russian, Belarusian committees with immediate effect

The International Paralympic Committee voted to suspend the National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) of Russia and Belarus with immediate effect, placing their para-athletes' hopes of competing at the 2024 Paralympics in jeopardy.

Reuters

From the wops of LA to the World Cup final

Like many Black Ferns and All Blacks, Ruahei Demant is from small-town New Zealand. Adam Julian finds out how Ōmāio is celebrating its famous daughter in the RWC final.

Newsroom.co.nz

Wāhine toa of the north

With thousands of fans expected to pour into Whangārei's Northland Events Centre today for the RWC quarterfinals, Adam Julian looks back at the proud history of women's rugby in the north.

Newsroom.co.nz

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Xi Cements His Power at Chinese Communist Party Congress – But He Is Still Exposed on the Economy

With a collapsing real estate sector weighing on a stretched banking system, the economy is Xi’s vulnerability.

The News Lens

Xi cements his power at Chinese Communist Party congress – but he is still exposed on the economy

Xi Jinping’s clean sweep in elevating trusted allies to the commanding heights of the Chinese Communist Party is a political outcome that has implications beyond China’s borders.

The Conversation

Black Ferns pioneer now rating the world's refs

One of the first Black Ferns and a trailblazing ref, Nicky Inwood is playing a crucial role at this Rugby World Cup - rating the referees. Adam Julian reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

The 'other' way to climb Mt Ainslie that few Canberrans know about

While most Canberrans have tackled Mount Ainslie's 'Kokoda Track', there's a lesser-known way to reach the summit - one that holds a few surprises along the way

The Canberra Times

The Guardian US’ Congressional Reporter, Hugo Lowell, Wins at the National Press Club Journalism Awards

The Guardian US’ Congressional reporter, Hugo Lowell, has won the National Press Club’s (NPC) Sandy Hume Memorial Award for Excellence in Political Journalism

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping poised to further consolidate power at party congress

Analysts say announcement of a date for gathering suggests any in-party disputes have been reined in

The Guardian - UK

Printing error affects mailed ballots in Pennsylvania county

A ballot printing problem is causing problems for the second year in a row in a Pennsylvania primary election

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Brent Impey: Drop the personal agendas and play to the whistle

After 10 years as a director and then chair of New Zealand Rugby, Brent Impey has stepped down. His reflections on his time at the helm are typically forthright. He talks to Newsroom.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sudan Authorities Release Bashir Era Leaders, Carry out Fresh Wave of Arrests

Sudanese authorities carried out on Wednesday a massive arrest campaign against leaders of Resistance Committees. They also released leading member of the National Congress Party (the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan) Anas Omar and several leading members of the now banned party, which is headed by ousted…

Bangkok Post

China sets lowest GDP growth target in more than three decades

China’s government set its lowest economic growth target in more than 30 years, a sign the housing slump, stringent Covid-19 controls and global risks will continue to curb demand.

Caixin Global

Wang Tao: China May Set Ambitious GDP Growth Target With More Policy Support

Top legislature may still set a goal at ‘above 5%’ backed by more supportive fiscal policy and infrastructure investment

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The Independent UK

China's slowing economy in spotlight as legislature meets

The annual meeting of China's mostly ceremonial legislature usually showcases grand, long-term plans

The Guardian - AU

Union calls on PM to apologise for strike comments; 34 Covid deaths recorded – as it happened

NSW government drops case against rail workers’ union; Australia closes embassy in Lviv, Ukraine. This blog is now closed

Pedestrian.tv

The Internet Lit The Fuck Up After Brittany Higgins & Grace Tame Tore The Press Club Apart

The pair delivered scorching speeches in front of a packed out room on Wednesday.

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