CGTN号时光机再启程！这次带你穿越两会 | Two Sessions in History

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两会今天开幕啦！

听起来很厉害的样子~

自从进入3月，新闻里听到最多的词大概就是“两会”。今年的两会尤其引人期待，这无疑将是中国政治历程中的一个重要年份。两会到底是什么？从何而来？

CGTN开启任意门，带你穿越，亲眼见证两会的发展历程。

China's political season has arrived. Every year in March, two plenary meetings are held in Beijing, collectively known as the “Two Sessions” or Lianghui. They make up the biggest annual political event in the country, pushing forward the development of China. But where exactly did the idea of Lianghui come from?

1949——两会之一·第一届中国人民政治协商会议

这一年，建了国

It all started 69 years ago, when the first Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, known today as China’s top advisory body, was held. 662 representatives from all walks of life attended the meeting, during which the founding of the People’s Republic of China was proclaimed. Beijing was made the capital of the PRC, the five-star red flag was designated as the national flag, and the March of the Volunteers was declared the national anthem – all at the same session.

However, the second meeting that makes up the Two Sessions would not take place until five years later.

1954——两会之二·第一届中华人民共和国全国人民代表大会

这一年，立了宪

In 1954, the first National People’s Congress, or the top legislative body in China, was held. Deputies voted to pass the Constitution of the People's Republic of China.

1960——人民大会堂投入使用

这一年，开启了“铁打的人民大会堂，流水的两会代表”的篇章

In 1960, the newly-built Great Hall of the People in Beijing was put into use, and became the permanent host of the Two Sessions.

1978——两会制度化

这一年，人大政协届数同步，改革春风吹满地

China began its reform and opening-up in 1978, developing itself into an economic powerhouse with its economy becoming the world’s second-largest by nominal GDP. As a nation, China has achieved remarkable development, and living standards in the country have improved considerably. Socialism with Chinese characteristics has demonstrated vigor and vitality.

In February, the CPPCC restored its work after a 12-year hiatus due to the Cultural Revolution. The Two Sessions was institutionalized in 1978.  That year seven laws were passed, China’s preliminary legal system was set up, and the country’s basic political system was established.

1988——首次公开提出反对意见

Thirty years ago, in 1988, there was a change in The Two Sessions. For the first time, delegates were debating with more vigor, and there were different opinions raised in public.

1988——首次总理记者招待会

Also in 1988, the first Premier's press conference was held. More than 400 Chinese and international journalists attended the conference and raised questions to then Chinese Premier Li Peng. It has since become a tradition.

2008——首次农民工代表参会

Ten years ago, in 2008, three migrant workers-turned-deputies attended the NPC. They were the first to represent the migrant workforce in China. The number grew ten times in just five years.

2013——新一代国家领导人

In 2013, the Great Hall of the People became once again the center of global attention. The new generation of China's top leadership was elected at the Two Sessions. Ever since, China, led by Xi Jinping, has been working steadily towards achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation: From trying to achieve a moderately prosperous society in all respects and working on deepening reform efforts; to advancing the rule of law and introducing the “13th Five-year Plan”, and emphasizing the need to strengthen the discipline of CPC members. Major initiatives have been introduced – one after another.

2018——什么样？CGTN带你看！

The Two Sessions marks China’s annual political high season. It plays a vital role in the history of the country’s development. This year’s Two Sessions is of high importance as it follows the 19th National Congress last October, when a new central leadership for the CPC was elected to lead the Party, people and country for the next five years. Beijing is taking center stage with all eyes fixed on lawmakers as they discuss proposals for significant Constitutional changes and reform packages and vote on the next lineup of officials at top government posts. Keep an eye on CGTN for all the updates on China’s annual political season.

Reporter: Yang Xinmeng

Video Editor: Yang Xinmeng, Zhang Wanbao