Tight Security and Scripted Politics at China's Annual Two Sessions Meetings
• Extreme security in Beijing during annual Two Sessions political meetings, with extra guards deployed • Meetings offer rare glimpse into Chinese politics, though outcomes predetermined • Disenfranchised citizens try petitioning system to air grievances during Two Sessions • Past protests highlight tightened security, like disappearance of Peng Lifa after anti-Xi banners • State media controls Two Sessions narrative despite expanded press access after COVID