"Economic recovery topped the advisors' concerns this year," the newspaper quoted Zhao QiZheng, spokesman of the advisory session, as saying.

The remark was echoed by the country's other daily newspaper, the Straits Times, which said the two sessions would discuss ways to stimulate domestic needs.

Japan Economic News on Monday said China's economic policies would top the agenda of the sessions. The News said China's effort to seek a balance between fast economic growth and structural adjustments would also be an urgent question.

The newspaper also pointed out two key topics for China's two sessions -- improving people's livelihood and promoting social harmony.

A report published on Monday on the Wall Street Journal's Chinese website predicted that the two sessions would yield some measures closely related to people's livelihood, such as medical reform, a food security law and an increase in the social security budget.

The Russian magazine Expert said Monday that through the two sessions, China would reiterate its target for 8 percent economic growth and its close attention to addressing unemployment this year.

The magazine added that it showcased the confidence of Chinese leaders to constantly carry out their measures.

The Second Session of the 11th CPPCC opened on Tuesday and the Second Session of the 11th National People's Congress will open on Thursday. The two sessions will both last nine days.

(Xinhua News Agency March 4, 2009)