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Test run brings SSE sci-tech board closer

The launch of the science and technology innovation board at the Shanghai Stock Exchange is getting closer, with sponsors taking part in a test run of the new board's audit system on Wednesday.

Poverty alleviation gains momentum

Although China has made continuous efforts in poverty alleviation in the past, it has never been able to offer as much financial or policy support as it does now to help people get out of poverty, a senior official of the Ningxia Hui autonomous region said.

Qingdao poised for more growth of its maritime power: Mayor

Qingdao is making efforts to accelerate the building of world-class ports, well-established marine industries and a sustainable marine environment, said Meng Fanli, mayor of the city, during the ongoing annual session of the National People's Congress in Beijing.

Frequent launch of manned spacecraft possible around 2022

A deputy to the 13th National People's Congress and chief designer of the space program of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation said that China will realize frequent launch of manned spacecraft like flights after the country establishes its space station around 2022.

Greater Bay Area to bolster Guangxi

The Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region will pick up strong momentum to spur high-quality development from opportunities found through integrating with the neighboring Greater Bay Area, the thriving engine for regional growth, said Lu Xinshe, the region's Party secretary.

Action to cut bureaucracy widely hailed

Lawmakers and political advisers attending the annual two sessions have hailed the Party's firm resolve to curb the practices of formality for its own sake and bureaucratism, typical forms of undesirable work styles that influence governance.

Shanghai urged to step up work on maglev trains

A national legislator has suggested that Shanghai, which operates the world's first commercial maglev line, should accelerate experiments and improve its technology to maintain a continuous advantage in this respect internationally.

Muscular solid-fuel rocket to fly soon

China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp will soon launch the nation's biggest solid-propellant carrier rocket and is working on new models that will be even larger and stronger, a project insider said.

Yao seeks to strengthen sports in primary grades

Basketball legend Yao Ming has always voiced his support for physical education during the two sessions.

Top political advisor thanks media

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.