Beijing's famous Qianmen Pedestrian Street is shown on Tuesday, where there is a temporary drone ban in place during China's 'Two Sessions.' In its recent report, it says despite China’s economy proving "resilient in the face of multiple shocks," it faces increasing challenges. Wang said China has been resilient in the near term, but "long term it could be a problem." There is a heightened police presence in Beijing, including the area around Tiananmen, in preparation for China's 'Two Sessions.' (Lisa Xing/CBC)Tariff wars and China's riseUltimately, the massive meetings will be a chance to showcase China's strengths, said the University of Alberta's Wang.

Source: CBC News March 04, 2026 08:56 UTC