Unlike many Western legislators who are professional politicians, the great majority of China's NPC deputies and national political advisers come from all walks of life. Their primary task during the two sessions is to review and vote on the work of the central government, the top procuratorate, the top court, and so on, as well as to give suggestions and opinions on matters they deem important in the country's political, social, and economic sectors.

　　During the past two sessions, I've interviewed villagers, farmers, doctors, teachers, technicians, entrepreneurs, and deputies from many other careers. Their opinions may not be comprehensive or mature if judged from a national or professional perspective, but China's democratic system guarantees them the right to speak, and their voices are heard by the top leadership and decision-makers.

　　Second, the confidence. Since late January, the most talked-about topics among the Chinese people are the homegrown AI technology DeepSeek and Ne Zha 2, the box-office sensation.

　　The rise of AI pioneers like DeepSeek, which is believed to have outpaced global competitors in some ways, exemplifies the nation's technological leap and potential. Ne Zha 2, the Chinese animated movie, has earned a box office revenue of more than 14 billion yuan ($1.92 billion) worldwide, making it one of the global box office top 10 films ever and securing the throne as the highest-grossing animated movie of all time globally. Both have greatly boosted the morale of the Chinese public.

　　A high-level symposium on private enterprises, attended by President Xi Jinping on February 17, also underscored the Chinese authorities' latest endeavor to bolster confidence and boost the development of the private sector, which is key to the country's high-quality development.