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China's judicial, procuratorial authorities resolute to fight corruption

​China's judicial and procuratorial organs have maintained high pressure against corruption, figures unveiled Monday show.

HKSAR gov't to work with central authorities to improve electoral system in 3 aspects: Carrie Lam

Carrie Lam, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Monday that the "decision plus amendment" approach to improving the electoral system of the HKSAR is legal and constitutional.

National political advisors pool wisdom for high-quality development in next five years

​Chinese political advisors brainstormed ideas for high-quality development in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) period at a teleconference held Monday during the ongoing annual session of the top political advisory body.

Commissioner's office of Chinese foreign ministry says int'l community needs to understand, support China's decision to improve Hong Kong's electoral system

Yang Yirui, acting commissioner of the Ministry of the Foreign Affairs of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said Monday that it is urgent that the loopholes in the HKSAR's electoral system must be closed to fundamentally resolve the problems in Hong Kong, which should gain understanding and support from the international community.

China to step up judicial protection of IPR

China will step up judicial protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) to support innovation-driven development, according to a work report of the Supreme People's Court (SPC) on Monday.

Hefei mayor on pursuing a higher level of opening-up

Efforts will be made to turn the city of Hefei into a new pacesetter for opening-up, said Ling Yun, mayor of Hefei and a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress (NPC).

CPPCC member urges preventing cinema chain monopoly

As comedy-drama "Hi, Mom" raked in 5 billion yuan and became second highest-grossing Chinese film ever on Saturday, a Chinese political advisor shared her concerns about a potential theater chain monopoly.

Political advisor suggests restoring fist-and-palm salute

A Chinese political advisor introduced a proposal advocating for the revival of the traditional Chinese greeting, the fist-and-palm salute, in the post-COVID era, during the fourth session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

Sign-language national anthem becomes instant hit

A disabled dancer and national political adviser performed China's national anthem at the opening of the annual session of the country's top political advisory body, becoming an instant hit and causing a buzz on the internet.

CPPCC member suggests compulsory marriage course in colleges

A national political advisor said that Chinese universities and colleges should strengthen education on marriage and love for students.

China to set up overseas vaccination stations

​China plans to set up vaccination stations in countries where conditions are allowed to administer Chinese vaccines for compatriots in need from surrounding countries, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday.

Improving electoral system of HKSAR ensures steady development of 'one country, two systems'

​Officials of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government have said the National People's Congress (NPC) improving the electoral system of the HKSAR at the constitutional level will ensure the steady development of "one country, two systems" and long-term prosperity and stability in Hong Kong.

China's top political advisory body holds 2nd plenary meeting of annual session

​China's top political advisory body on Sunday held its second plenary meeting of the annual session.

Xi stresses high-quality development, improving people's well-being

​President Xi Jinping on Sunday stressed efforts to unswervingly pursue high-quality development and improve the people's well-being when joining a deliberation during the annual session of the National People's Congress, the top legislature.

Chinese FM meets press on foreign policy, relations

​Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi started a press conference Sunday afternoon on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 13th National People's Congress.

Chinese leaders join discussions with political advisors

​Senior Chinese leaders Saturday joined national political advisors in different group discussions at the fourth session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

4th session of 13th CPPCC National Committee holds 2nd plenary meeting

CPPCC members receive interview ahead of 2nd plenary meeting of 4th session of 13th CPPCC National Committee

Chinese premier stresses ensuring sustained, healthy economic, social development

​Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Saturday stressed enhancing confidence, meeting challenges head-on, and ensuring sustained and healthy economic and social development.

Tibet to have high-speed bullet train

​China's Tibet Autonomous Region will operate bullet trains before July 1, marking the opening of high-speed train services in all Chinese mainland provincial-level regions, the country's railway operator said Saturday.