Innovative ideas and new diplomatic thinking take center stage

Success of China's recent home-field diplomacy means there are high expectations for this year's events, Zhang Yunbi reports.

China will host two major international gatherings this year, and there are expectations new initiatives and measures will be unveiled to spur global growth and development amid the rise of protectionism.

The importance of the two events in this year's diplomatic calendar was highlighted to China Daily by Chinese diplomats and experts attending the fifth session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee as members.