American Living In China Explains “Two Sessions” To The World
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Loading... - Akeyo Rotich
- 06 Mar 2023
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It is China’s annual “two sessions” time again. In the following week or so, for anyone interested in observing and understanding China, the political event is something they don’t want to miss.
I am an American who has been living in China for four decades. From my point of view, the “two sessions” is an important window to learn about China’s current development, understand China’s political system and forecast its future path. During this period, foreigners can find out what hot topics are being discussed on the ground, which issues concern Chinese leaders the most, what development objectives have been set, how China interacts with other countries, etc.
The “two sessions” refers to the annual sessions of China’s National People’s Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. They are known as the country’s top legislature and national political advisory body, respectively.
A PLATFORM SOLVING PRACTICAL PROBLEMS
The “two sessions” is a platform on which different regions and groups voice their opinions and reach a consensus. Lawmakers submit motions and suggestions, while political advisors offer proposals and insights.
The origins of many significant laws, regulations and policies that concern various sectors and groups — such as those in the areas from environmental protection to poverty alleviation, from education to health care, from urban issues to rural issues — were in the motions and proposals handed by lawmakers and political advisors to the “two sessions.” The “two sessions” also works as a platform that facilitates the resolution of practical problems faced by ordinary Chinese, such as building roads in the countryside, easing extracurricular burdens on students, and protecting the rights of deliverymen, among others. Read More…
