AS China formulates and implements its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), the country’s pursuit of high-quality development and a higher level of opening-up will create significant opportunities for neighboring countries, including the Philippines. FOURTH SESSION OPENING The fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) kicks off at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 4, 2026. Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders including Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng are seated on the rostrum. PHOTO FROM HTTPS://ENGLISH. WWW.GOV.CN/XINHUA NEWS AGENCY…