As China opened its annual parliament on Friday in Beijing's Great Hall of the People, the country's finance ministry announced that its military budget is set to increase by 6.

China's military budget to rise 6.8% this year, GDP target at above 6%

China's parliamentary meeting known as "two sessions" is set to take place from March 4 in Beijing at the Great Hall of the people with Hong Kong and self-sufficiency during COVID-19 times likely to dominate the agenda.

China's 'two session' agenda: Hong Kong, global trade in post-COVID era

China says its unemployment rate in urban areas stands at 6%. But, the ground realities tell a different tale. Can China's numbers on unemployment be trusted? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: China's biggest challenge: Unemployment

Beijing will witness the biggest political event in China. The annual meeting of the Chinese parliament will be a major test for Xi Jinping. The Coronavirus crisis has triggered many challenges for the Chinese President. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you about the 4 chinks in Xi's armour.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping faces his biggest test

China's biggest political gathering is currently underway in Beijing. More than 3000 delegates across China are taking part in the annual Congress meeting. Hong Kong security bill is being tabled in the meet. Watch report.

Chinese government tables Hong Kong security bill at annual Congress

China's biggest political gathering is currently underway in Beijing. More than 3000 delegates across China are taking part in the annual Congress meeting. Watch report.

China's annual Congress underway: New security laws will amplify in Hong Kong

China's parliament began its annual session on Friday and session began with a moment of silence for COVID-19 victims.

China's annual Congress session began with a moment of silence for COVID-19 victims

Tensions between China and Hong Kong have reached a new high. Beijing is attempting what can only be described as unilaterally to impose a new set of security laws in Hong Kong. Watch report.

China's Congress to rubber stamp new law for Hong Kong: Scuffle in HK assembly

The whole world is dealing with COVID-19 pandemic and governments in some nations are being cautious about how to ease the lockdown restrictions. The situation is total reverse in China which is all set to host its annual Congress on May 22. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Xi Jinping likely to declare victory over COVID-19 pandemic

China's annual Congress: President Xi Jinping to declare victory over COVID-19