Experts overseas have lauded the progress made by China in advancing the rule of law over the past decade.
Ahead of the two sessions in early March — the meetings of top legislature and top political advisory body — China Daily reached out to ordinary people like Gao in different sectors of society to hear what they expect from the top-level meetings.
When joining a group deliberation with fellow deputies of the 14th National People's Congress from Jiangsu province, President Xi Jinping called for more efforts to build China into a modern socialist country in all respects.
The NPC session will bring together some 3,000 lawmakers from across the country to discuss major laws and regulations, and approve several key documents, including the Government Work Report and the national budget.