What Chinese politicians think about the attack on Iran: This isn't the world order I grew up with'

"The U.S.-Israel attack on Iran is described as an issue that concerns everyone and is being closely monitored, said Yang Debin, a Hong Kong deputy in the National People's Congress. I believe China should continue on its own path and maintain its own growth. It will be a way of indirectly contributing to global stability."

"I'm closely monitoring the conflict's developments, said Xie Rupeng, a representative of Guangzhou. Although there are no clear signs of disruption at the moment, the situation could have negative effects on our supply chain, exports, and other areas."

"Once a year, China's normally rigid political system briefly loosens, allowing journalists to mingle with deputies to the National People's Congress and members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), a vast and diverse advisory body."

China's annual Two Sessions political gathering in Beijing aims to project stability during turbulent global times. Despite the tightly controlled nature of this event, recent Middle East escalations have become unavoidable topics of conversation among delegates. Officials express concerns about potential supply chain disruptions and negative economic effects from regional conflicts. The Two Sessions represents a rare moment when China's typically rigid political system briefly opens, allowing journalists limited access to interact with National People's Congress deputies and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference members. This annual gathering remains under absolute Communist Party control, though it provides a brief window for public discourse.

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