China's annual two sessions, held in Beijing from May 21 to 25, were as usual of great significance and attracted attention all over the world, including in China's neighbor Myanmar. Politicians and mainstream media in Myanmar made many positive comments about the event, in particular relating to China's prevention and control of COVID-19 and the resumption of work and production.
Wu Ang, an economist who is a member of the Central Economic Commission and the Central Research Commission of Myanmar National League for Democracy, said the epidemic had not disrupted China's growth and that China was still making steady progress according to its plans.
The two sessions sent out a strong signal regarding reform that gave the Chinese people and those who care about China strong confidence. Wu Ang said. The implementation of reform and opening up and other policies would not only strengthen China's development but also help it live more harmoniously with other countries, he said. Although the pandemic was likely to be disruptive worldwide, a stronger, inclusive and well-intentioned China would be recognized and trusted by Myanmar and other developing countries.
China is not only Myanmar's largest trading partner and a major source of foreign investment, but also a good friend and partner to the country, he said. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the two countries have been helping each other and sharing expertise in fighting the pandemic. Senior leaders of the two countries have spoken to each other and exchanged letters. Donations between Chinese and Burmese organizations of all stripes have clearly demonstrated the fraternal relationship that China and Myanmar enjoy, Wu Ang said. Relations between China and Myanmar, and between the CPC and the National League for Democracy of Myanmar are deepening, and prospects are bright for ties in politics, economy, trade, culture and other fields.
Several mainstream media in Myanmar published articles covering the two sessions. The official Light of Myanmar, the Mirror and the private Eleven quoted reports from Xinhua News Agency, Agence France-Presse and Associated Press and told of the Chinese government's resumption of work and production, its defense spending, epidemic prevention and control, poverty alleviation and reduction, Hong Kong policy and job creation. The Light of Myanmar, Standard Time, Today's Era and other media published commentary articles. It was reported that China's decision to hold the two sessions now was widely seen as the country's confidence about its efforts in bringing COVID-19 under control.
Media comments said that in addition to the epidemic prevention and control work, China and the global economic recovery had become the focus of attention of all parties.
It was believed that the international community would conduct an overall analysis and assessment of the global situation based on the policy information released by China during the two sessions. (Reporter Lu Cheng)
