This is an abridged
translation of two articles by He Qinglian in March 2013.
Links to original articles:
While the annual “Two Sessions” in Beijing is nothing more than an
“elite gathering” through which the authorities manifest the size of the legislative
body and the united front, it nonetheless captivates the attention of media
around the world. The clothes those delegates wear, the demeanor and proposals
they make, and the way they answer questions from reporters could all
constitute a final public opinion test of theirs. The comments on the representatives
of the “Two Sessions” are the true expression of the people’s opinions.