BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has joined discussions with national lawmakers and political advisors on the country's economic and social development for the year during the ongoing "two sessions." The "two sessions," the annual gatherings of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), offer observers worldwide a window into how China formulates major policies and measures involving political, economic and diplomatic affairs.
* Ethnic unity and food security are among the policy priorities stressed at this year's "two sessions." * The "two sessions" have showcased China's "whole-process people's democracy.
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