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This year’s Two Sessions， namely the Fifth Sessions of the 12th National People’s Congress （NPC） and the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference （CPPCC） held in Beijing from March 3 to 15， attracted over 1，000 foreign reporters to this political gathering that has fast become globally important. ChinAfrica took time out to ask African journalists covering the Two Sessions about their thoughts on a range of issues， which included China’s political system， the Belt and Road Initiative and Premier Li Keqiang’s message for Africa. Edited versions of their comments follow：
Aly Diouf
Le Soleil Senegal
Before coming here， I thought there was no democracy at all in China. I realize now I made a mistake in understanding this great country. The classes I took at Renmin University of China and the Two Sessions helped me understand how China has established its very own model of democracy.
The difference [between China] and Western democracies is that the best members of all socioprofessional categories are elected by their peers to represent them in the various bodies. And the same logic prevails at the very top of the state. Decisions are discussed and taken internally， before being made public.
This is one strength of Chinese democracy， since once a decision has been taken internally， it is endorsed by everyone， and every effort is made to ensure its successful implementation.
As for the Belt and Road Initiative， it is a Chinese initiative that will have a direct impact on the countries located on the Horn of Africa， and those near the Red Sea， as well as other African countries.
In regard to Africa， the Chinese Foreign Minister[Wang Yi] reminded us that， regardless of the economic situation and international context， China will maintain its support for Africa. According to him， China has been the most sincere friend of Africa in its quest for national independence and liberation， and China-Africa cooperation is characterized by the fact that China keeps its promises.
Hordel Biakoro Malonga
Télé Congo Republic of the Congo
Since I arrived here， I have seen that China is a country with a political system committed to democracy and good governance. As a proof [of this]， the government will work on improving the livelihoods of all its people. Commitments made will be translated into reality by the realization of different projects related to development. Chinese policies are also oriented toward the development of diplomatic relations and cooperation between China and its partners， at the forefront of which is Africa. As for the Belt and Road Initiative of China， I see it as an innovative and integrating project championed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. For Africa， the initiative is good news， as a number of countries are talking about achieving emergence by the year 2025. It is therefore an open door to economic development for African leaders. For the Republic of the Congo， the initiative can help build five economic zones in the country， including those in Brazzaville， PointeNoire and Oyo. Africa therefore cannot remain on the margin of this great project， which will enable it to join a common cause with significant international partners.
Regarding the speech on Africa， I think the whole African political class is pleased with the Chinese Government’s commitment to pull Africa out of its shackles of underdevelopment and help it become a continent of promising future in the coming years.
China and Africa must continue to work together on the basis of win-win cooperation. Such optimistic discourse on the part of China looks like a glimmer of hope on the horizon for Africa.
Kimeng Hilton
Cameroon Tribune Cameroon
I believe that China’s political system is really impressive. China is a great country of more than 1.3 billion people， but the country remains very well organized.
The NPC and the CPPCC National Committee meet once a year and we can listen to the different reports about the work done during the previous year.
What really impressed me about China is the number of people who were lifted out of poverty in the past years. In 2016， more than 12.5 million people in rural areas were lifted out of poverty， and this year there are plans to lift an additional 10 million people in rural areas out of poverty.
This is really significant， because the most pressing issue for African countries is poverty. If African governments can manage to lift [their] people out of poverty， the overall situation in Africa will improve.
The Two Sessions are well organized. When you come here， information is already available in Chinese， French and English. People are helpful， and if you encounter any problems， people will immediately help you.
Ronald Kato
New Vision Uganda
Africa remains China’s most reliable and sincere partner. I think that was the most important part of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s speech for me as an African journalist. Our countries need infrastructure， we need bridges， roads， airports and dams to help us grow fast and industrialize quickly. China has proved over the years that when we come here to get money and when we come here to get loans they process it quite fast. So I think for a developing continent like Africa we need a partner as fast， trustworthy and reliable as China. I think much of the trade that is happening between China and Africa at the moment has a bit of an imbalance. We import a lot from China and export not so much to China. Uganda exports coffee and other products to China but the volume is small. So the next shift in China-Africa cooperation should focus on industrializing Africa to help Africa produce finished or semi-finished goods. Much of what we export to China now is either in its raw form， like minerals， or coffee which is not processed. So we need China to help us invest in value addition to help us export value-added products， not just to China but to other international markets. The Sino-African cooperation should take that step going forward and help Africa industrialize.
Robert Naglia
CGTN Africa Kenya
This is my first time here in Beijing covering the Two Sessions. I have read a lot about it， but being here gives a totally different perspective and understanding of the Two Sessions and what it is all about.
China is the second largest economy in the world. So decisions made here at this event reverberate around the world and that is why the Two Sessions are very important for my viewers.
My plan for focus was China’s relations with African countries. Over the last decade， China has become Africa’s most important development partner in many respects. It regards its relationship with Africa on an equal basis. This is very important for the development of bilateral relations.
China’s involvement in Africa is primarily based on the Belt and Road Initiative， where China is helping Africa to modernize its infrastructure in term of the rail network， ports and airports. The purpose is to promote the development of Africa’s markets and allow African goods to access other markets globally， especially here in China. That’s one of the reasons why I was here covering this particular event for my viewers back in Africa.
Aly Diouf
Le Soleil Senegal
Before coming here， I thought there was no democracy at all in China. I realize now I made a mistake in understanding this great country. The classes I took at Renmin University of China and the Two Sessions helped me understand how China has established its very own model of democracy.
The difference [between China] and Western democracies is that the best members of all socioprofessional categories are elected by their peers to represent them in the various bodies. And the same logic prevails at the very top of the state. Decisions are discussed and taken internally， before being made public.
This is one strength of Chinese democracy， since once a decision has been taken internally， it is endorsed by everyone， and every effort is made to ensure its successful implementation.
As for the Belt and Road Initiative， it is a Chinese initiative that will have a direct impact on the countries located on the Horn of Africa， and those near the Red Sea， as well as other African countries.
In regard to Africa， the Chinese Foreign Minister[Wang Yi] reminded us that， regardless of the economic situation and international context， China will maintain its support for Africa. According to him， China has been the most sincere friend of Africa in its quest for national independence and liberation， and China-Africa cooperation is characterized by the fact that China keeps its promises.
Hordel Biakoro Malonga
Télé Congo Republic of the Congo
Since I arrived here， I have seen that China is a country with a political system committed to democracy and good governance. As a proof [of this]， the government will work on improving the livelihoods of all its people. Commitments made will be translated into reality by the realization of different projects related to development. Chinese policies are also oriented toward the development of diplomatic relations and cooperation between China and its partners， at the forefront of which is Africa. As for the Belt and Road Initiative of China， I see it as an innovative and integrating project championed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. For Africa， the initiative is good news， as a number of countries are talking about achieving emergence by the year 2025. It is therefore an open door to economic development for African leaders. For the Republic of the Congo， the initiative can help build five economic zones in the country， including those in Brazzaville， PointeNoire and Oyo. Africa therefore cannot remain on the margin of this great project， which will enable it to join a common cause with significant international partners.
Regarding the speech on Africa， I think the whole African political class is pleased with the Chinese Government’s commitment to pull Africa out of its shackles of underdevelopment and help it become a continent of promising future in the coming years.
China and Africa must continue to work together on the basis of win-win cooperation. Such optimistic discourse on the part of China looks like a glimmer of hope on the horizon for Africa.
Kimeng Hilton
Cameroon Tribune Cameroon
I believe that China’s political system is really impressive. China is a great country of more than 1.3 billion people， but the country remains very well organized.
The NPC and the CPPCC National Committee meet once a year and we can listen to the different reports about the work done during the previous year.
What really impressed me about China is the number of people who were lifted out of poverty in the past years. In 2016， more than 12.5 million people in rural areas were lifted out of poverty， and this year there are plans to lift an additional 10 million people in rural areas out of poverty.
This is really significant， because the most pressing issue for African countries is poverty. If African governments can manage to lift [their] people out of poverty， the overall situation in Africa will improve.
The Two Sessions are well organized. When you come here， information is already available in Chinese， French and English. People are helpful， and if you encounter any problems， people will immediately help you.
Ronald Kato
New Vision Uganda
Africa remains China’s most reliable and sincere partner. I think that was the most important part of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s speech for me as an African journalist. Our countries need infrastructure， we need bridges， roads， airports and dams to help us grow fast and industrialize quickly. China has proved over the years that when we come here to get money and when we come here to get loans they process it quite fast. So I think for a developing continent like Africa we need a partner as fast， trustworthy and reliable as China. I think much of the trade that is happening between China and Africa at the moment has a bit of an imbalance. We import a lot from China and export not so much to China. Uganda exports coffee and other products to China but the volume is small. So the next shift in China-Africa cooperation should focus on industrializing Africa to help Africa produce finished or semi-finished goods. Much of what we export to China now is either in its raw form， like minerals， or coffee which is not processed. So we need China to help us invest in value addition to help us export value-added products， not just to China but to other international markets. The Sino-African cooperation should take that step going forward and help Africa industrialize.
Robert Naglia
CGTN Africa Kenya
This is my first time here in Beijing covering the Two Sessions. I have read a lot about it， but being here gives a totally different perspective and understanding of the Two Sessions and what it is all about.
China is the second largest economy in the world. So decisions made here at this event reverberate around the world and that is why the Two Sessions are very important for my viewers.
My plan for focus was China’s relations with African countries. Over the last decade， China has become Africa’s most important development partner in many respects. It regards its relationship with Africa on an equal basis. This is very important for the development of bilateral relations.
China’s involvement in Africa is primarily based on the Belt and Road Initiative， where China is helping Africa to modernize its infrastructure in term of the rail network， ports and airports. The purpose is to promote the development of Africa’s markets and allow African goods to access other markets globally， especially here in China. That’s one of the reasons why I was here covering this particular event for my viewers back in Africa.