Lay Out Vision For Economy, Diplomacy

China’s much-talked-about ‘Two Sessions’ commenced on Tuesday amidst the complex geopolitical and economic challenges. The assemblies of top legislative and advisory bodies have deliberated on the country's accomplishments last year and drawn up a blueprint of economic development for 2025. The parallel sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) provide a rare opportunity for the grassroots delegates from across the country to discuss burning national and regional issues with the heads of state and government in a candid manner. These consultative conferences serve as the Chinese version of democracy in which public opinions are aired in a way elected representatives do in electoral democracies.