A Global Perspective on The Two Sessions

: Chinese government strongly supports high-level expert advice
President Xi has explicitly endorsed contributions to policy making by the country's top intellectuals, contrary to developments in many Western countries.

: An int'l comparison for China's 'moderate prosperity'
If China achieves "moderate prosperity" by 2020, only 19 percent of the world's population will be in countries with a higher per capita GDP.

: Li Keqiang gives new impetus to the Belt & Road project
The recent NPC session proved that China is moving "full steam ahead" on the Belt and Road project, and it is hoped that the May forum will provide added impetus.

: Comparing China-US military spending: apples and oranges?
China's defense spending continues to increase, but is still less than one-third the U.S. level, so Western alarmists need to keep a clear perspective.

: China doubles down on global free trade
China's commitment to free trade is evidence of the complete transformation of China and the success of her consistent policy of "reform and opening up."

: China's model of democracy and pursuit of the common good
Democracy seeks maximum benefits for all, and in this regard, argues the author, China is doing very well.

: China's quest for a modern 'Civil Law Code'
The codification of civil law is an urgent task facing the Chinese government as the country's development moves steadily forward.

: 'Steady as she goes' as NPC charts China's future course
The Chinese government is entering uncharted waters as it plots an expansionist but cautious economic course in future.

: China's continuing promotion and facilitation of e-commerce
A new e-commerce law will be enacted next year to cover the burgeoning industry. This will need constant reforming in an era of positive creative destruction.

: Globalization and China-US relations
The current NPC and CPPCC meetings in Beijing offer a great opportunity for China to assume a key role in shaping new global governance.

: B&R: the way forward
With China's top legislature now gathering for the annual session in Beijing, it's important to reflect on the importance of China's most important project.

: All eyes on China's two sessions
Westerners tend to analyze China from their geographical perspective, but it helps when they pay closer attention to its domestic structure and developments.

: A political 'perfect storm' may boost international talent recruitment
International and domestic developments could enable China to position itself as an increasingly attractive destination for high-level talents.

: The B&R and regional ECO summit
The mega "Belt and Road (B&R)" initiative is catching global attentions faster than many people had expected.

: Why trade protectionism harms the US people
Protectionism against China or other countries directly damages U.S. wages and jobs.

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