The Heat: Two Sessions 2026 | China’s economic priorities

The 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature, has opened its fourth session in Beijing. Around 3,000 deputies have gathered at the Great Hall of the People to review the government work report. The session comes at a critical time, as the country maps out its development path for the next five years. #Heat #China #TwoSessions #CGTN2Sessions #ChineseEconomy #Technology #AI Guests: Chas Freeman is a former U.S. Ambassador. He is an expert on China and was the lead interpreter during President Richard Nixon's visit in 1972. Andy Mok is a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization. John Gong is Professor at the University of International Business and Economics. Yan Liang is Chair Professor of Economics at Willamette University. 0:00 China's 14th NPC Opens Fourth Session 2:03 15th Five-Year Plan Highlights 3:38 China's 2026 Economic Targets 5:26 Ambassador Chas Freeman on China 6:36 China as a Safe Haven for Investors 8:33 Energy Security & the Middle East Conflict 9:55 US-China Relations & Tariff Uncertainty 12:02 Understanding the 2026 Growth Target 13:53 Domestic Challenges to Economic Growth 17:31 China Attracting Foreign Investment 20:00 China's Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus 22:20 Trump's Planned State Visit to China 23:33 China's Foreign Policy Direction 26:14 China's Energy Security Strategy Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://www.cgtnnow.com/featured/even... Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @cgtnamerica This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.