China's Two Sessions 2026: What does it mean for the world?

In an increasingly uncertain global environment, what role can China play in stabilizing growth and boosting confidence? At China's most important annual political gathering, the Two Sessions, Premier Li Qiang delivered the government work report and announced the country's GDP growth target for 2026. The meeting also sent signals that market access would be further expanded and that more sectors, particularly in services, would be further opened to global investors. What are China's priorities for the year ahead through 2030? And what could China's development goals mean for the world economy?