Hopes voiced for next five years

Experts assess the way ahead for China

China will stage its largest annual political and legislative events－the "two sessions"－starting on Thursday. China Daily takes a closer look at a series of likely hot topics and catchphrases during the sessions.

Editor's note: The eyes of the world are again focused on China as the annual sessions of the National People's Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference are convened. Apart from the regular agenda, this year's sessions of the top legislature and top political advisory body will also discuss and decide the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20), the country's development blueprint for the coming half-decade. China Daily interviewed academics, diplomats and executives from multinational companies operating in China to hear their opinions, ideas and predictions.

Q1

Which reform/policy/issue in China has impressed you most over the past year? Why?

Q2

Which challenge/issue/problem do you think should be the first priority for the Chinese government in 2016?

Q3

What are your expectations for the Chinese economy this year?

Q4

What opportunities do you think the development of China will bring to your country/industry/rest of the world in the next five years?

Q5

If you had the opportunity to talk with Premier Li Keqiang face to face, what would you most like to ask him?