The main advantage of the whole-process people's democracy is that decision makers are aware of the specific necessities of the people at the base of social organization, and can therefore design specific policies to meet the specific needs of the people. People are effectively in charge of democracy.

Expanding institutional opening-up is a key task of the Chinese government's economic work in 2025. This deployment is not only a new trend of high-quality economic development, but also a major step to respond to the turbulence in international relations, unilateral sanctions and trade wars imposed by Western countries.

In the past decade or so, China's contribution to global growth was close to 30 percent. The size of China's economy and its growth rate jointly make it the largest contributor.

The "two sessions" are not only a major political event in China but also a key window for the world to observe the country's democratic politics and development trajectory. This year, as in years past, the event has captured considerable global attention, highlighting China's ongoing development and its implications for the world stage. In the "Unraveling the allure of China" series, the Global Times (GT) invites experts and scholars from around the world to delve into the multifaceted allure of China and explore how the lessons drawn from its unique experiences can provide valuable insights for other nations.

Kerry Brown, professor of Chinese Studies and director of the Lau China Institute at King's College, London, shared with GT his views on China's efforts to continuously play a positive role in global development.

Luis Rene Fernandez Tabio, senior professor and researcher at the University of Havana, shared his insights with GT on the achievements of China's green transformation.

The Global Times solicits opinions from four foreign experts who have visited China's rural areas and are dedicated to China's rural development.