An economic battle on three fronts

The challenges of managing a slowing economy, reducing debt and widening the door to foreign investors are key to China's contribution to global growth, an expert with a top UK think tank has said.

Phyllis Papadavid, head of international macroeconomics at the Overseas Development Institute, said establishing policies to handle these issues should be central to discussions at the two sessions.

"Clearly we have been seeing growth decelerate (in China)," she said. "Although it's a natural part of the development process, it needs to be managed by policymakers as they continue to rotate growth from exports and investment to consumption."