During the Two Sessions in China, foreign journalists are often interested in the following topics:
1. Economic policies
Growth targets and economic restructuring
China's GDP growth target for the year is closely watched. Foreign journalists are interested in how China plans to balance stable growth, such as through infrastructure investment, with promoting economic restructuring towards more high tech, sustainable, and consumption driven models. For example, policies to support emerging industries like 5G, artificial intelligence, and new energy vehicles.
Reform of state owned enterprises (SOEs) and support for private enterprises
The measures to reform SOEs, including improving their efficiency, promoting mixed ownership reform, and their role in the international market. At the same time, how China continues to support the development of private enterprises, given their important contribution to employment and innovation. For instance, policies to ease access to financing and market entry barriers for private firms.
2. Foreign policy and international relations
China's role in global governance
With China being an important player in international affairs, foreign journalists are interested in China's stance on global issues such as climate change, trade governance, and peacekeeping. For example, China's contributions to the Paris Agreement on climate change, and its role in promoting multilateral trade cooperation under frameworks like the Belt and Road Initiative.
China US relations
This is always a hot topic. They want to know China's views on trade frictions, technological competition, and diplomatic exchanges with the United States. How China aims to manage differences and find areas of cooperation with the US, especially in areas such as climate change cooperation and regional security.
3. Social and environmental issues
Poverty alleviation achievements and rural revitalization
China has achieved remarkable success in poverty alleviation. Foreign journalists are interested in how China has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and what strategies are being implemented for rural revitalization, including improving rural infrastructure, promoting rural industries, and enhancing rural education and medical care.
Environmental protection and sustainable development
China's efforts in air pollution control, water conservation, and promoting renewable energy are of great interest. For example, how China is reducing coal consumption, expanding the use of solar and wind energy, and strengthening environmental protection regulations.
4. Technological innovation
China's high tech development
From China's progress in space exploration (such as lunar exploration and satellite technology) to breakthroughs in biotechnology and information technology. Foreign journalists want to know how China is promoting innovation, how much investment is being made in research and development, and the impact of these technological advancements on China's economy and the global technological landscape.
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