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The Comprehensive Reform

China strives for ways to deepen reform agenda

Deepening reform was the main focus for China's political advisers at the CPPCC's annual session.

Key reform agenda to watch

Following are some key reform areas to watch in 2014.

Law-based government characterizes China's reform ambitions

As China flexes its reform muscle, tricky problems stand in the way.

Change in one-child policy crucial to China's future

In November 2013, the government announced that it would loosen decades-long one-child population policy.

Retirement age reform

China has decided to raise the retirement age, although a timetable is yet to come out.

Top legislature considers trimming death penalties

China's top legislature, is considering reducing the number of crimes subject to the death penalty, an NPC official said on Sunday.

China's reform to be legalistic: senior official

Chinese authorities must respect the Constitution and laws when carrying out the country's grand reform plan.

Doctor-patient tension may push forward medical reform

Doctor-patient tension has drawn strong calls for actions to restore the credibility of medical workers.

FTZ to define development

Shanghai's pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ) was launched as a test site to expand market-oriented reforms and boost economic activity.

Top political advisor stresses education reform

China's top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng Tuesday stressed further reform to provide high-quality and equal education service for the people.

Li calls for leaner, more responsible govt.

Premier Li Keqiang said that governments at all levels should continue to practice frugality, reduce waste and tighten their belts.

China on a fresh start of reform

An epic transformation is the main theme of the Chinese story since the inauguration of its opening-up and reform.

Nation to intensify reform drive

China's top political adviser Yu Zhengsheng pledged on Monday to further efforts to comprehensively deepen the country's reforms.

Drawing up a New Blueprint

Local governments plan to tackle pollution and change growth modes for 2014.

Spending appropriately

Efforts are being made at both the central and local level to prevent the misuse of taxpayer money.
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