Some of the most notable and controversial proposals from the annual meetings of China’s legislative bodies
China’s largest annual political gathering has just ended, leaving the public with many new ideas and measures to consider. This year’s “Two Sessions” meetings, where delegates from the National People’s Congress (NPC) and members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) meet in Beijing to discuss and pass policies, has seen attention on population growth, workers’ rights, mental health, video games, and more.
Some, like proposals to end unpaid overtime, have been welcomed by China’s overworked office employees. While others, like proposals aimed at increasing the country’s birth rate, have led to intense debate online. Here, are some of the most innovative, popular, and controversial proposals from this year’s Two Sessions:
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