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Will the Iran crisis feature in foreign policy talks at China’s ‘two sessions’?
China's annual 'two sessions' legislative meetings are beginning, with analysts noting that the Iran crisis and broader Middle East turmoil are likely to feature in foreign policy discussions, though not dominate the agenda. Observers suggest the regional instability could prompt Beijing to reassess its Middle East strategy and how it protects its expanding overseas interests. The meetings bring together China's top legislature and political advisory body to set policy directions for the year.