Senior legislators meet to study Xi's remarks at annual legislative session
The Leading Party Members' Group of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee met Monday to study the important remarks made by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, during the second session of the 13th NPC.
Full texts of national economic, social development plan, central and local budgets to be released via Xinhua
China to strengthen intellectual property protection: premier
China will enhance the protection of intellectual property, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Friday.
China determined to implement larger tax, fee cuts: Premier Li
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Friday that the country is determined to implement larger scale tax and fee cuts this year as a key countermeasure against downward economic pressure.
China's national legislature holds closing meeting of annual session
The second session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) held its closing meeting Friday morning.
Draft foreign investment law, key documents to be put for vote Friday
The presidium of the second session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) decided to put a list of draft resolutions and a draft foreign investment law for vote at the session's closing meeting Friday.
"Two sessions" discussions a process for making people's voices heard
As a national legislator at the "two sessions," Ge Shuqin, Party head of a village in central China's Henan Province, has found she has advantages when speaking in group discussions.
China's top political advisory body concludes annual session, pooling consensus for development
China's top political advisory body concluded its annual session Wednesday, building a broad consensus and unity for national development.
Tibetan Buddhism well respected, preserved: political advisors
Chinese religious figures serving as political advisors at this year's "two sessions" are pleased with the country's protection of Tibetan Buddhism in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
Chinese premier to meet press on Friday
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will meet the press at the Great Hall of the People after the conclusion of the second session of the 13th National People's Congress on Friday morning.
Top political advisor thanks media for coverage of CPPCC annual session
China's top political advisor on Wednesday greeted and thanked news media for their coverage of the second session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), which ran from March 3 to 13.
Comments on reduced schoolwork lead to fear of losing fair education
Remarks made during the two sessions by Chen Baosheng, Head of the Ministry of Education, on reducing children's schoolwork has caused heated discussion online, with some netizens worrying about whether the move will worsen inequality in education.
China's top political advisory body concludes annual session
The Second Session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the top political advisory body, held its closing meeting Wednesday morning.
NPC session presidium meets
The presidium of the second session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) has decided to submit a list of draft resolutions and a revised draft law to deputies for further deliberation.
China's top political advisory body to conclude annual session
The 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, is set to conclude its annual session Wednesday, an official statement said Tuesday.
NPC deputies file 491 proposals, 8,000 suggestions at annual legislative session
Deputies to the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) have filed 491 proposals and 8,000 items of suggestions to the secretariat of the legislative body's second annual session.
Chinese leaders attend panel deliberations at NPC's annual session
Senior leaders on Tuesday joined lawmakers in different panel deliberations at the second session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC).
Zhou Qiang delivers work report at 3rd plenary meeting of 2nd session of 13th NPC
Supreme People's Court handles 34,794 cases in 2018
The Supreme People's Court (SPC) of China handled 34,794 cases in 2018 and concluded 31,883 cases, up 22.1 percent and 23.5 percent year on year respectively, a work report of the SPC said Tuesday.
China cracks down on crimes threatening state security
Chinese courts at all levels took strong actions against crimes threatening state security last year, a work report of the Supreme People's Court says Tuesday.
Chinese courts conclude 28,000 graft cases in 2018
Chinese courts at all levels concluded 28,000 graft cases involving embezzlement, bribery and dereliction of duty in 2018, says a work report of the Supreme People's Court Tuesday.
China's national legislature starts 3rd plenary meeting of annual session
The second session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, started its third plenary meeting Tuesday morning.
Chinese political advisors address plenary meeting of annual session
Chinese political advisors gathered Monday to offer suggestions on political building, and the united front and political consultation work.
Voices at China's annual "two sessions"
“The financial sector in China has evolved fast, but it lacks quality growth despite its considerable size. To realize high-quality growth, we must consolidate the results of deleveraging structural reforms, and to facilitate the circulating mechanism between the real economy and finance.”
Zhou Liang, vice chairman of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission
China makes sound progress in protecting Yangtze environment: minister
China has made sound progress in addressing the prominent problems over environmental protection along the Yangtze River Economic Belt, the country's Ecology and Environment Minister Li Ganjie said Monday.
China to punish makers, sellers of fake products "until bankruptcy"
China will substantially increase the cost for breaking the law in the crackdown on intellectual property right infringements and counterfeits, an official with the national market regulator said Monday.
Chinese political advisors pool wisdom for cultural, social development
Chinese political advisors gathered Sunday to offer suggestions on the nation's cultural and social development.
Ban on child news anchors proposed to protect minors from illegal content
A regulation banning minors from acting as news anchors on livestreaming platforms and protections on their use of the internet need to be issued, according to a proposal by the All-China Youth Federation (ACYF) during the two sessions, to protect minors from illegal content.
China to firmly advance financial market opening-up by announced timetable: central bank governor
China has implemented most of the financial market opening up measures it announced last year, central bank governor Yi Gang said here Sunday.
China's central bank eyes greater role for fintech
China will boost the role of financial technology (fintech) in serving the real economy and forestalling financial risks, deputy governor of the central bank said Sunday.
China to keep prudent monetary policy to "right degree":PBOC
China will continue to adopt a prudent monetary policy that will be eased or tightened to the right degree, the country's central bank governor said Sunday.
Interview: China's Two Sessions enrich global environmental agenda: UNEP official
China's ongoing annual Two Sessions are enriching the global debate on how to accelerate green, sustainable and inclusive growth, said a senior UN official.
Chinese SOEs' BRI projects faring well: official
Projects undertaken by China's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have been faring well and are playing increasingly important roles, the country's top SOEs regulator said Saturday.
China to expand mixed ownership reform to more than 100 SOEs
China will expand the mixed ownership reform to more than 100 state-owned enterprises (SOEs), an official with the country's state-asset regulator said Saturday.
Chinese political advisors pool wisdom for economic development, ecological conservation
Chinese political advisors gathered in Beijing Saturday to offer suggestions for the nation's economic development and ecological conservation.
Favorable policies boost private enterprise development: political advisors
China's private enterprises see promising prospects as the country has recently offered a number of favorable policies to boost private economy, political advisors said here Saturday.
China Focus: Optimism over economy resonates at "two sessions"
China has set its GDP growth target at 6-6.5 percent for 2019, and faces "a graver and more complicated environment as well as risks and challenges" this year, according to the government work report delivered Tuesday.
Top legislature to review draft Civil Code in 2020
China's draft Civil Code will be submitted to the third session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) for deliberation in 2020, said a senior legislator Saturday.
Chinese vice commerce minister sees "hope" in economic, trade talks with U.S.
Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen said Saturday he sees "hope" in the prospect of China-U.S. economic and trade consultations.
China to expand opening-up in international shipping, tourism, professional services in Hainan FTZ
China will expand opening-up in fields such as international shipping, tourism and professional services in Hainan as the southern Chinese island is building a pilot free trade zone (FTZ).
China's top legislature stresses legislation support for high-quality development
China's top legislature underscored efforts to provide the country's high-quality development with the backing and support of high-quality legislation in 2019 in an annual work report.
China, India should be each other's partner, opportunity: FM
China and India should be each other's partner in pursuing their respective dreams and each other's important opportunity for growing respective economies, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday.
Improving China-Japan relations meets common interests of two peoples: FM
China-Japan relations have got back on track and show a positive momentum toward improved and stronger ties, which fully meets the common interests of the two peoples, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday.
No "vacuum" in Afghanistan needs to be filled: Chinese FM
There is no "vacuum" in Afghanistan that needs to be filled because that land belongs to the people of Afghanistan, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday.
Decoupling from China means decoupling from opportunities, the future: FM
Decoupling from China means decoupling from opportunities and the future, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday.
China's key legislative work for 2019 highlighted
China's top legislature on Friday highlighted its legislative work for 2019, which includes deliberating on the Civil Code, formulating Amendment XI to the Criminal Law and the real estate tax law, and revising the Securities Law, among others.
Political advisor calls for supervision of online education as users increase
Hu Wei, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, called for special regulations and policies on online education, the China Education Daily reported.
China's 2019 deficit-to-GDP ratio target reasonable: official
China's deficit-to-GDP ratio target this year is proactive and realistic, China's finance minister said Thursday.
Risk of China's local govt debt controllable: official
The Ministry of Finance said Thursday that risks of China's local government debts are controllable and measures are being taken to prevent any increase in hidden debts.
More reform needed to benefit private enterprises
China should push forward its reform to facilitate the development of private enterprises, a political advisor said Wednesday.
China sets growth, reform targets for "crucial year"
China unveiled Tuesday its growth and reform targets for 2019, the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and a "crucial year" in the country's endeavor to build a moderately prosperous society in all respects by 2020.
Voices
“The reunification of Taiwan is China's historical mission, and no one can stop China from achieving it. Although the cross-Straits situation is still complicated and severe…We still have the upper hand in the relations and it will head towards reunification.”
Spotlight: China's Two Sessions draw global attention on foreign investment, BRI
Experts worldwide are following closely China's annual Two Sessions, a window to help them understand where the world's second largest economy is heading and what it means to the world.
Xiongan New Area to begin large-scale substantial construction
The Xiongan New Area in north China's Hebei Province will start large-scale substantial construction as the top design of the area has been completed, vice governor of the province Chen Gang said Tuesday.
China to expand infrastructure investment in 2019
China will expand effective investment, accelerating the implementation of a number of key projects, according to a government work report.
China to cut corporate burden by nearly 2 trln yuan in 2019
China will reduce the tax burdens and social insurance contributions of enterprises by nearly 2 trillion yuan (about 298 billion US dollars) this year, according to a government work report delivered Tuesday by Premier Li Keqiang at the opening meeting of the annual legislative session.
Premier admits severe challenges in China's economy
Premier Li Keqiang admitted that China faced severe challenges caused by the growing pains of economic transformation, when delivering the government work report to the annual legislative session Tuesday.
China to comprehensively strengthen intellectual property protection
China will strengthen intellectual property (IP) protection across the board, improve the system of punitive compensation for IP infringements, and promote invention and creation and their industrial application, says a government work report.
China to increase 2019 allocation on preventing, controlling air pollution by 25 pct
China's central government will allocate 25 billion yuan (3.73 billion US dollars) to prevent and control air pollution, an increase of 25 percent year on year, says a draft budget report to be submitted to the country's annual legislative session.
China to increase small business loans by over 30 pct in 2019
Loans to be granted to small and micro businesses by China's large state-owned commercial banks will increase by over 30 percent in 2019, says a government work report.
China to bring more competition to monopoly industries
China will separate network ownership and operation in natural monopoly industries to make the competitive aspects of their operations fully market based, according to a government work report.
China to prudently advance legislation on real estate tax
China will prudently advance legislation on real estate tax, says a government work report.
China to cut average rates for mobile internet services by over 20 pct
The average rates for mobile internet services in China will be further cut by more than 20 percent in 2019, and average broadband service rates for small and medium enterprises will be lowered by another 15 percent, says a government work report.
China to further cut spending on official overseas visits, vehicles, hospitality
The Chinese central government will cut its general expenditures by 5 percent, and reduce spending on official overseas visits, official vehicles, and official hospitality by another 3 percent, says a government work report.
China to continue to promote China-US trade negotiations
China will continue to promote China-US trade negotiations, according to a government work report available to the press Tuesday morning ahead of the annual legislative session.
China targets over 11 million new urban jobs in 2019
China will create over 11 million new urban jobs in 2019, says a government work report available to news media on Tuesday morning ahead of the annual legislative session.
China targets over 11 million new urban jobs in 2019
China will create over 11 million new urban jobs in 2019, says a government work report available to news media on Tuesday morning ahead of the annual legislative session.
China to lower defense budget growth to 7.5 percent
China will lower its defense budget growth rate to 7.5 percent in 2019, from last year's 8.1 percent, according to a draft budget report to be submitted to the annual session of the National People's Congress (NPC) opening Tuesday.
China to cut corporate burden by nearly 2 trln yuan in 2019
China will reduce the tax burdens and social insurance contributions of enterprises by nearly 2 trillion yuan (about 298 billion US dollars) this year, according to a government work report available to the press Tuesday ahead of the annual legislative session.
Nation to complete new artificial sun device this year
China plans to complete the construction of the HL-2M Tokamak device, the artificial sun, this year, achieving an ion temperature of 100 million degrees, an official at the China National Nuclear Corporation said on Sunday.
China to draft law on export management, control
China is looking to draft a law on the management and control of export, in a bid to enhance the legislation on national security and social governance, a spokesperson with the national legislature told a press briefing Monday.
China to legislate on personal information protection, AI: spokesperson
China plans to make a personal information protection law, in a bid to fight against improper collection, abuse and leak of citizen's personal information, a spokesperson for the annual session of the country's top legislature said Monday.
Hype of China products security risks not fair, moral: spokesperson
The behavior of playing up the security risks in Chinese products by some US officials is interference in economic activities by political means, a spokesperson for the annual session of China's top legislature said Monday.
Cooperation best option for China, US: spokesperson
Cooperation is the best option for China and the United States while a confrontational relationship would serve neither side's interests, a spokesperson said Monday.
152 countries, int'l organizations sign B&R deals with China: spokesperson
A total of 152 countries and international organizations have signed cooperation documents with China on the Belt and Road Initiative, a spokesperson for the annual session of China's top legislature said Monday.
China, US should step up economic, trade consultations: spokesperson
China and the United States should step up economic and trade consultations to reach a mutually beneficial agreement, a spokesperson for the annual session of China's national legislature said Monday.
China hopes DPRK, US to continue talks, stick to political solution
China hopes the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the United States will continue talks and stick to political solution which is key to resolving the Korean Peninsular issue, a spokesperson said Monday.
China's limited defense spending poses no threat to any other country: spokesperson
China's limited defense spending, which is for safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, poses no threat to any other country, a spokesperson for the annual session of the country's national legislature said Monday.
China drafting veterans' welfare law
China is drafting a law on the welfare of military veterans and may submit it to the top legislature for deliberation in the second half of 2019, a minister said Sunday.
China's major political season to gather momentum for achieving Xiaokang
China's top political advisory body started its annual session Sunday in Beijing, raising the curtain on a key political season, which also includes the top legislature's annual meeting.
Two Sessions highlight "key year" to reaching centenary goal
Gao Aiping finally got his washing machine fully functioning as it was supposed to, as he and his family have moved into a new home with running water.
Voices at China's annual "two sessions"
“China should focus on making commercial spaceflight cheaper. To do this, we need to optimize the cost of expendable rockets while developing and exploring reusable rockets. It is estimated that China's self-developed reusable rockets could be launched as early as next year.”
China's top political advisory body starts annual session
China's top political advisory body started its annual session Sunday afternoon in Beijing, raising the curtain of a key season in the country's political calendar.
China's top political advisory body starts annual session
China's top political advisory body started its annual session Sunday afternoon in Beijing, raising the curtain of a key season in the country's political calendar.
China Focus: Lawmakers, political advisors gather for annual sessions, upbeat on nation's prospects
Thousands of national lawmakers and political advisors are gathering in Beijing for the annual "two sessions," a key event in China's political calendar.
B&R Initiative brings development, hope: spokesperson
The Belt and Road Initiative has brought development and hope to participants, instead of "debt trap" or "regional hegemonism," a spokesperson said Saturday.
Interview: "Even remote areas enjoy high living standards" in China, says Peruvian diplomat
Peru's former ambassador to China Luis Chang Reyes said what impressed him most while traveling in China was seeing even remote areas of the vast country enjoy high living standards.
Progress in China-US economic, trade consultations welcome: spokesperson
The positive progress in the latest round of China-U.S. economic and trade consultations is welcome, a spokesperson for the national political advisory body said Saturday.
China unveils guideline to toughen supervision over food safety
China has unveiled a guideline to enhance the accountability system of local governments to strengthen supervision over food safety.
1,229 suggestions submitted about reviewing laws, regulations in 2018
China's top legislature received 1,229 suggestions on reviewing normative documents from the public in 2018, according to the legislative work committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.
China's top political advisory body to convene annual session on March 3
The second session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) will start on March 3.
China to improve emergency response to work safety accidents
China has issued regulations to improve emergency response to work safety accidents.
Senior CPC officials report work to CPC Central Committee, Xi
Members of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee recently submitted reports on their work to the CPC Central Committee and General Secretary Xi Jinping in accordance with regulations, an official statement said Thursday.
China to expand mixed ownership reform of SOEs
More pilot state-owned enterprises (SOE) will carry out mixed ownership reform in key areas, according to an official from the state asset authority.
Mainland's further reform and opening up to provide better opportunities for Taiwan
The Chinese mainland's deepened reform and wider opening-up will provide Taiwan compatriots and enterprises with more opportunities and benefits, a mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.
Chinese premier upbeat about China-Russia business ties
Trade between China and Russia registered an over 20 percent growth year-on-year in 2017 and there are still untapped potentials in their business cooperation, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Tuesday.
China to create over 13 mln jobs in 2018: Premier Li
China aims to generate more than 13 million new urban jobs this year, Premier Li Keqiang said Tuesday.
No winner in China-US trade war: Premier Li
There will be no winner in a trade war should one happen between China and the United States, Premier Li Keqiang said at a press conference after the conclusion of the annual legislative session.