On the scientific side, several research station and two Polar research vessel (here: Xue Long) underline China’s ambitions as a Arctic power. However, the plans of the Chinese government go far beyond research and science as outlined in the White Paper...
As a rule, the National People’s Congress consists of around 3,000 members, making it formally the largest parliament in the world. During the multi-day event, economic targets, the budget and the new five-year plan from 2021 to 2025 will be up for debate....