A source of stability for chaotic world

China's two sessions showcase democracy, confidence and growth

While the world is stunned by the Oval Office confrontation between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over the weekend — a scene rarely made public in the history of modern diplomacy — China is quietly preparing for its biggest annual political event: the two sessions.

This year's two sessions — a term for the annual meetings of the National People's Congress, the country's top legislature, and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the top political advisory body — will officially kick off on Tuesday, with more than 5,000 participants.

Due to the scale and significance of the two sessions, it is usually a closely-watched event, not only in China but also around the world. Official figures show that over 3,000 reporters have registered to cover this year's meeting, about one-third of whom are from overseas.