Offline Post–Two Sessions Policy Seminar on March 17 noon
Physical event in Beijing - Paid registration required.
Post–Two Sessions Policy Seminar
Decoding China’s 2026 Policy Priorities: The Government Work Report, the 15th Five-Year Plan, and China’s Strategic Response to a Changing World
The Center for China and Globalization (CCG) is pleased to host an English-language policy seminar and luncheon dialogue on the key implications of China’s 2026 “Two Sessions,” to be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Beijing.
As one of China’s leading non-governmental think tanks, CCG has established itself as a prominent platform for policy research, expert dialogue, and international exchanges. It has become a go-to source for both Chinese and international media seeking informed analysis on China’s policy direction, global economic trends, and international affairs.
This seminar takes place at a time when the global economy and international environment are both undergoing significant change. Geopolitical tensions remain high, oil prices have come under renewed pressure, global growth is facing headwinds, and supply chains and investment flows continue to adjust. At the same time, questions surrounding China-U.S. relations, industrial policy, and economic security have become more prominent. Against this backdrop, this year’s Two Sessions are being closely watched not only for China’s domestic policy priorities, but also for the signals they may send about China’s economic direction and its approach to the outside world.
Designed for executives of multinational corporations in China, representatives of international organizations, and members of the diplomatic community, this event will provide a timely and policy-oriented interpretation of the major signals emerging from the just-concluded Two Sessions, with particular focus on the Government Work Report and the 15th Five-Year Plan amid tumultuous changing landscape, including a war in the middle east, and expected U.S. presidential visit to China.
The discussion will provide an in-depth interpretation of China’s latest policy priorities, including macroeconomic targets, reform direction, industrial upgrading, technological innovation, high-standard opening-up, and the broader strategic agenda shaping the country’s development trajectory in the years ahead. It will also explore what these policy developments may mean for the operating environment of multinational companies and international stakeholders engaging with China.
The seminar will be led by a distinguished panel of speakers:
Tang Min, Former Counsellor of the State Council, China’s government cabinet.
Huo Jianguo, Former President of the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation (CAITEC), Ministry of Commerce [TBC]
Henry Huiyao Wang, Founder and President of CCG; Former Counselor of the State Council, China’s government cabinet
Moderated by Zichen Wang, deputy secretary-general of CCG and Editor of Pekingnology
Recent public commentary by the speakers reflects the calibre of the discussion. On March 5, Henry Huiyao Wang took part in CGTN’s live coverage of the opening of the National People’s Congress and appeared again that evening to comment on the Government Work Report. Tang Min has participated in major policy discussions carried by Chinese state media, including commentary around the Two Sessions. Huo Jianguo is widely recognised as one of China’s best-known trade policy experts and a longstanding commentator on China’s external economic environment.
More than a routine post-Two Sessions recap, this seminar aims to offer participants a substantive and forward-looking assessment of how China’s leadership is reading the world, setting priorities, and calibrating policy in response to a fast-changing strategic environment. It will also provide an opportunity to engage directly with leading Chinese policy experts on the implications of these developments for business, diplomacy, and international cooperation.
Language: English
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Format: Lunch Briefing
We look forward to welcoming you to CCG for a substantive and timely discussion.
Attendance: Paid registration required.
To contact: [please do NOT respond to this email]
yangsicheng@ccg.org.cn
+86 18201590559 (Call, Message, or WeChat)
