STORY: Experts on significance of China's "two sessions"
SHOOTING TIME: March 3, 2024/Recent footage
DATELINE: March 4, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:21
LOCATION: Beijing
CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of China
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AMER TAMAM, Egyptian expert on Chinese affairs
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Center for China Studies in Nigeria

STORYLINE:

China's top political advisory body started its annual session on Monday, marking the beginning of the "two sessions."

The "two sessions" refer to the annual meetings of the National People's 
Congress (NPC), the country's top legislature, and the CPPCC National
Committee.

The NPC session will open on Tuesday.

The "two sessions" are of great importance in China's political calendar, offering the world a window to observe the country's development and understand its policy direction for the following year.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AMER TAMAM, Egyptian expert on Chinese affairs
"China's national 'two sessions' are a remarkable event for China and the rest of the world.
Many important decisions will result from the 'two sessions,' including the government's new plan, expectations for growth rates, and industry development plans.
The 'two sessions' are an important event watched by many political and economic specialists inside and outside China due to the country's significant role as a major regional and international power."

SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Center for China Studies in Nigeria
"The Chinese economy has done well and recovered significantly. China continues to open up because China has realized that the policy of reform and opening up is the future of China. So this year's 'two sessions' will be an important one, not only for China but for the rest of the world."
   
Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing.
(XHTV)