NPC Opening Session: Global interests and expectations

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Over the years, the Two Sessions have continued to draw global interest. And this year is no different. A host of diplomats from all around the world have been invited to the Great Hall of the People to observe China's political season in motion. CGTN's Jane Kiyo spoke to some about their expectations.

It's a once in a year meeting. Meant to outline China's economic, social, political and even environmental goals. In recent years there's been increased global attention. Dozens of diplomats are among the thousands at the Great Hall of the People.

WINNIE CHIBESAKUNDA ZAMBIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA "The two sessions are very important not just for China but also for Africa. This is a learning process. We are hoping to learn about how systems work."

FERNANDO LUGRIS URUGUAYAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA "we are hoping to hear what China is thinking internally and also about the foreign policy."

JOSE LUIS BERNAL MEXICAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA "Policies on Social development, poverty alleviation, and also how these will increase our bilateral relations."

This year's meeting is the first of the 13th NPC. It's also an election year – delegates will elect state leadership and the upper echelons of government for the ensuing five years – And also decide on constitution revisions. Still for many here the key focus is the work report by Premier Li Keqiang.

HANS FRIEDERICH INTERNATIONAL BAMBOO & RATTAN ORGANIZATION "I'm very pleased to see environment included in the economic agenda. This is very important for us."

JANE KIYO BEIJING "With China's role in the global arena increasing evolving – the NPC's two-week meeting may only be symbolic but it offers a glimpse into the path the world's second economy is charting. Jane Kiyo CGTN, Beijing, China."