# National People's Congress (NPC)

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-15**: Policy Formalization — Expected conclusion of the NPC with the formal adoption of the 2026 defense budget and strategic goals.
- **2026-03-10**: Deputy Deliberations — Military deputies hold breakout sessions to discuss implementation strategies for Xi's directives.
- **2026-03-09**: Xi's Military Address — President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech to the PLA and PAP delegation regarding strategic capabilities.
- **2026-03-05**: NPC Opening — The annual National People's Congress begins in Beijing, setting the stage for defense policy reviews.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Xi Directs PLA to Accelerate Integrated National Strategic Capabilities
2026-03-11 02:25:54 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Military delegates at China's annual legislative session have convened to formalize the implementation of President Xi Jinping's latest directives on defense modernization. The discussions focus on enhancing integrated national strategic capabilities, signaling a deeper fusion of civilian and military technological sectors to ensure high-level combat readiness.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/xi-jinping-pla-modernization-npc-2026

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