"Chinese-style modernization" has been frequently overheard at this year's two sessions.

When joining a group deliberation with fellow deputies of the 14th National People's Congress from Jiangsu province, President Xi Jinping called for more efforts to build China into a modern socialist country in all respects.

What is Chinese-style modernization? How does it differ from Western modernization? China Daily reporter Samantha Stimer talked with British scholar John Ross to hear his opinions on the subject.