China Gears Up for Annual 'Two Sessions' as Leadership Focuses on Security
• Thousands of delegates to convene in Beijing for China's annual "two sessions" political meetings starting March 5 • Personnel changes expected after shakeups last year; speculation around fates of former Foreign Minister Qin Gang and former Defense Minister Li Shangfu • Premiere Li Qiang to deliver government work report on March 7 laying out policy plans for the year; expected to announce modest 5% GDP growth target • Focus remains on national security under Xi Jinping's third term, even at expense of economic growth • New law expands scope of "work secrets," requiring government agencies to protect more categories of sensitive information