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Effective measures needed for ancient towns
Deputies to the National People's Congress have called for effective measures to protect ancient towns from damage by fire following several blazes in recent months.
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Medical reform must be 'rational'
With a population of more than 1.3 billion, China, still a developing country, cannot afford excessive welfare programs, particularly in terms of health care provision, a senior legislator said on Saturday.
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Chinese leaders join panel discussions
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, joins a discussion with deputies to China's 12th National People's Congress (NPC) from east China's Anhui Province during the second session of the 12th NPC, in Beijing, capital of China, March 9, 2014.
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What China's ministers say during 'two sessions'
Zhou Shengxian, Minister of Environmental Protection, is chased by a journalist during the 'two sessions'. What the ministers said during the two sessions becomes the focus of media's attention.
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Environment laws slated for overhaul to battle pollution
China's top legislator vowed on Sunday to enhance environmental protection and curb emissions by revising regulations amid lawmakers' rising concerns over smog.
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China to draft counter-terrorism law if required
China will work on a counter-terrorism law if the fight against terrorism requires it, said a senior official with the top legislature on Sunday.
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Bumpy yet bright road ahead for maritime route
As the mayor of China's southernmost and youngest city, Xiao Jie is eager for growth and has made a lot of demands during the ongoing national parliamentary meeting.
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China should add more full-time spokespersons
China should appoint more full-time spokespersons and promote the professionalization of the sector, as the current system has impaired the country's news release and information transparency efforts, a senior political adviser said.
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Li urges Jiangxi to play key role in region
Premier Li Keqiang encouraged Jiangxi province to play an important role in the construction of the economic belt along the Yangtze River.
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Religious members attending 'two sessions’
Religious members discuss Premier Li’s government work report during the panel discussion of religious delegation at the 2nd session of the 12th CPPCC National Committee in Beijing on March 5, 2014.
+ MoreHighlights of the Sessions
- Fiscal, tax, financial reforms high on agenda
- Premier: GDP target flexible, stresses employment
- Premier Li calls for new progress in mainland-Taiwan ties
- China, U.S. should expand common interests: Premier Li
- China to better handle relations between govt, market
- Key resolutions to put for voting at NPC session