For Orville Schell, a top China hand in the United States, the climate agreement struck by President Xi Jinping and US President Barack Obama in Beijing in November was "historic", but he said enlisting sub-national level support is critical to implement the deal.
Oscar Garschagen, from NRC Media, the Netherlands, shares his views during China's two sessions.
Foreign journalists and diplomats said China's two sessions are getting increasingly transparent and open, Xinhua reported Thursday.
With China's growth target for 2015 under the spotlight, here's a selection of quotes from overseas media.
James Zimmerman, chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China, shares his views in the wake of Premier Li Keqiang's work report.
Diplomats and counselor share their views on the government's fight against corruption, slowdown in economy and the Silk Road project.
The largest percentage of Tuesday's foreign media reports on China's top two political sessions focused on the fact that the rich are well represented in China's advisory and legislative bodies. Other reports highlighted environmental problems and anti-graft campaign.
Hong Kong-based The Standard covered several highlights of the CPPCC meeting, including arrival of its members, and a suggestion box placed in every hotel to gather ideas and suggestions during the CPPCC sessions.