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Tibetan Buddhism well respected, preserved: political advisors

Chinese religious figures serving as political advisors at this year's "two sessions" are pleased with the country's protection of Tibetan Buddhism in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

CPPCC concludes annual session, pooling consensus for development

China's top political advisory body concluded its annual session Wednesday, building a broad consensus and unity for national development.

Chinese premier to meet press on Friday

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will meet the press at the Great Hall of the People after the conclusion of the second session of the 13th National People's Congress on Friday morning.

Measures for people from HK and Macao living on the Chinese mainland

The central government has announced eight policies to move forward the development of the Greater Bay Area.

China's top political advisory body concludes annual session

The closing meeting of the second session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 13, 2019.

Courts keeping tabs on those who remain in debt

More than 3.6 million people who previously owed money have complied with court rulings to repay since China's top court promised to resolve verdict enforcement problems three years ago, the Supreme People's Court said in its annual work report on Tuesday.

China eyes good results at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

China is making every effort to be prepared for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but serious challenges are ahead, several Chinese sports officials said.

China's digital economy to shift from consumers to producers

China's consumer-oriented digital economy will gradually transform into a producer-oriented one, said Bai Chongen, dean of Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management and a national political adviser, on Wednesday.

Nation needs eight new nuclear power units annually, official says

China should start the construction of eight million-kilowatt nuclear power units annually by 2030 to ensure the steady development of the nation's nuclear industry and technology, said Liu Wei, a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress and general manager of China Nuclear Power Engineering Co Ltd, a subsidiary of China National Nuclear Corp, the State-owned nuclear power company.

New soldiers show enhanced qualities, leading officer says

China's new generation of soldiers have developed better comprehensive qualities, are physically stronger, better educated and more enthusiastic in serving the country, said Senior Colonel Wei Changjin, political commissar of the Zaozhuang Regional Military Command, on Wednesday.