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Understanding China's 'two sessions' requires more than translation

Bridging Cultural, Historical, and Philosophical Gaps in Western Perceptions of China

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Horng Vothana
Mar 12, 2026
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Featured contributor Professor Josef Gregory Mahoney

Western coverage of China’s “two sessions” often mistakes translation for understanding. The two are not the same thing.

While most of the materials produced by China’s “two sessions” including the premier’s annual government work report and answers from the foreign minister’s press conference are fairl…

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