The meetings of the top legislature and political advisory body, which come amid Beijing's focus on high-quality development, could benefit China-Australia partnership as Canberra seeks opportunities to deepen bilateral economic cooperation in the face of global uncertainties, an Australian expert said.
China's annual two sessions have drawn global attention. In this special coverage of the two sessions, foreign parliamentary figures share their thoughts on the two sessions and China's development.
This year marks the start of China's 15th Five-Year Plan period. Many observers have highlighted the significance of the new five-year plan, emphasizing China's economic resilience and potential to drive global growth.
Ado Shaibu, chairperson of Local Authorities Accounts Committee of the Tanzanian parliament, said the advantage of Chinese-style democracy is that it is closely linked with national development goals and people's well-being. China's modernization provides inspiration and practical examples.
Marina Ragus, deputy speaker of Serbia's National Assembly, said the two sessions are an important window for understanding today's China.
As the annual national two sessions approach, China is expected to send strong and fresh signals on pushing high-quality development, leveraging greater policy and reform support to ensure steady economic growth and social progress.
Noting that this year marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan period, experts said the key political meetings will set the tone for maintaining steady economic growth and advancing economic transformation.
With China's two sessions opening this week, this year's government work report is expected to highlight the country's commitment to diplomatic values and principles, such as mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, which will help build a new type of major-country relationship.