As China's democracy came up often at this year's two sessions, we interviewed some international students studying in Beijing to get their perspective.

"I think that China's democracy can become a model to other countries because China's democracy model shows that we can find a lot of different paths from the Western ones to create values, identity and maintain traditions," said Gaia Vattiato, a student from Italy, currently studying at the Beijing Language and Culture University.

Daria Gerasimenko, a Russian student at Tsinghua University, said "China really values inclusiveness", noting that China values the young generation, especially the voice of the youth.

"China is a home to 56 ethnic groups, each with its own distinguished cultural beliefs and customs. Despite being a big complex country, China remains a remarkably safe country, with safety rate comparable with Switzerland or Japan," said Ahmedov Javohir, a student from Tajikistan currently studying in Tsinghua University.

Tom Joseph Scheuer, a US student studying at Tsinghua University, said that as a professional table tennis player, he has noted how easy access to sports facilities enriches people's lives.