Foreign media views

Seth Doane, Asia correspondent for CBS News, who covered China's annual two sessions for the first time:

A boost to new era of reforms

They're flooding in, so open the gates

Influx of international students gives nation edge in global education

Sound Bites

"Objectively speaking, more than a few members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference have the courage to present their own opinions and to bring forward proposals."

China's economy on right path, US expert says

World Bank official Spence calls nation's growth target 'reasonable'

A laid-back Li closes the two sessions, but the work's not over

Much has been said about the premier's news conference, but not so much about Li Keqiang's leisurely manner in dealing with media this year compared with last year.

Global business leaders weigh in on reforms

Editor's note: The annual full sessions of the National People's Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference ended with a call for further reform across a wide range of sectors, which is good news for multinational companies operating in China.

Ways to deepen reform dominate

Deepening reform was the main focus for China's political advisers at the annual session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference's 12th National Committee, China's top political advisory body, which concluded on Wednesday in Beijing.

Higher subsidies proposed for ecology protectors

Deputies at the ongoing two sessions called on the government to establish a system for compensating residents who make a contribution to the nation's ecology.

Top Beijing adviser promotes greater role for consultants

Legislation is the turf of the people's congress, so how can the political advisory body play a part in lawmaking?

Billionaires speak out on reform roles

Editor's Note: With an expanding group of super-rich in the world's second largest economy, a growing number of billionaires have emerged in China's political arena. As a major part of the country's political institution, the National People's Congress, the top legislature, and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, the top political advisory body, have more than 100 billionaire representatives who are on the Hurun China Rich List. How do they play their role in politics? What do they think of policies that may affect their business?

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