As a business reporter, I used to consider mergers and acquisitions valued at hundreds of billions of dollars more important than wishy-washy political plans that take years to realize.
Every spring, the two sessions attract hundreds of reporters from home and abroad. They are honored and excited to be in Beijing, but why?
I didn't expect "electric cooker" to become a buzzword at the two sessions this year, given that "toilet seat" aroused heated discussions with Premier Li Keqiang at last year's event.
As national legislators wrap up their annual gathering on Wednesday, I'm assessing the trail they will have left behind in Beijing during their 12-day stay.
Through following the leader's activities at the two sessions, you will find Chinese leaders trying hard to know about the livelihoods of the people through communication with the grassroots lawmakers.
Having covered many events from China's State Council for several months, I now better understand the premier's confidence and patience.
Chinese companies have rushed to embrace the World Wide Web since Premier Li Keqiang described the Internet Plus strategy in last year's Government Work Report to the nation's top legislature.
Journalism is a competitive job and the intensity of covering the two sessions is huge. The meetings are known for being a media battlefield as reporters compete and even clash with one another to get the best scoops or interview opportunities.
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