Observers applaud unrivaled news access at two sessions

A wide spectrum of observers, from journalists to ordinary citizens, have commented on the unprecedented access granted at this year's two sessions of China's national advisory body and legislature.

Breakthroughs included Foreign Minister Wang Yi's conference on March 8 - his longest since taking office, with 19 questions fielded over 2 hours - and the record 19 news conferences arranged on the sidelines, with guests such as newly-appointed China Securities Regulatory Commission Chairman Liu Shiyu.

More ministers also seemed willing to meet with the media on the approach path to the Great Hall of the People this year, with dozens of such interviews conducted as of Sunday.