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Delegates from across China gathered in the cavernous Great Hall of the People for a series of highly orchestrated meetings in Beijing known as the Two Sessions, overseen by President Xi Jinping.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Delegates had the chance to officially endorse a party favorite, providing a major lift in a contest with the distinct lack of any obvious front-runner.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Delegates at the event heard from leaders of companies supporting the project including Aviva, NatWest Group, Iceland, Ikea, Lego and Deloitte.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

The GOP lost at least 13 of its 48 seats in the 100-member House of Delegates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

Delegates from twenty different parties including the homeland governments had already agreed on the ground rules for the convention.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela