Annual event led by Xi Jinping often delivers major policy announcements, with significant constitutional revisions also possible this year

China’s annual “two sessions” meetings begin on Saturday, with major reforms and government appointments expected, as well as the final formalisation of Xi Jinping’s precedent-busting third term as China’s leader.

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