Highlights of the Sessions

FM highlights China's four major events in 2018

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi introduced the main highlights of four events to be held in China this year at a press conference Thursday on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress.

China takes three-point approach to help settle regional flashpoints

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday that China takes a peaceful, justifiable and constructive approach to help settle regional flashpoints.

China urges U.S., DPRK to conduct dialogue as soon as possible

China urges the United States and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to make contact and conduct dialogue as soon as possible, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday in Beijing at a press briefing.

China has no need or intention to displace U.S.: Chinese FM

China is on a long march to modernization and it has no need or intention to replace the United States' international role, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday.

Xi is chief architect of China's diplomacy: FM

President Xi Jinping, as the chief architect of China's major-country diplomacy, has been personally involved in planning and conducting "brilliant" head-of-state diplomacy, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday.

Premier: Zhejiang on right track

Momentum for economic growth, including new industries such as the digital economy, should be accelerated, while traditional industries should be upgraded to promote higher-quality development in Zhejiang province, Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday.

Deputies promise to fulfill tasks set by Xi

Lawmakers who talked with President Xi Jinping vowed to take concrete measures to implement Xi's requirements to pursue higher-quality economic growth and reduce poverty.

GMO corn, grains not approved in China

China has not approved commercial production of genetically modified corn or any other GMO grain, the Ministry of Agriculture said on Wednesday.

China steps up rural revitalization

China will see a promising and lucrative agricultural industry, a beautiful countryside and well-off farmers, Han Changfu, minister of agriculture, said Wednesday.

Govt pledges to redouble efforts to protect, restore environment

China will cut sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions by 3 percent this year and bring about a steady decline in the concentration of fine airborne particles in key areas, according to Premier Li Keqiang.