Highlights of the sessions

China to reduce corporate burden by over 2.5 trln yuan

China aims to reduce corporate burden by more than 2.5 trillion yuan (about 352 billion U.S. dollars) throughout the year, according to a government work report submitted to the national legislature for deliberation on Friday.

CPPCC member suggests creating Chinese Mother's Day

A top political advisor has suggested creating a national Mother's Day for Chinese people to show their gratitude for mothers and promote traditional Chinese culture.

Video: China's top political advisory body starts annual session

The third annual session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country's top political advisory body, opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing today.

CPPCC proposal seeks to improve China's foreign student policies

A proposal from the China Association for Promoting Democracy (CAPD) will be submitted to the third session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), suggesting improvements to the policy on foreign students at an appropriate time.

China's top political advisory body to hold annual session from May 21 to 27

The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country's top political advisory body, will open its annual session on Thursday afternoon in Beijing, a spokesperson said Wednesday.

National legislators, political advisors make over 400 proposals on fighting COVID-19

​Deputies to China's National People's Congress (NPC) and advisors of the national political advisory body have made more than 400 suggestions and proposals on COVID-19 prevention and control since the outbreak, the National Health Commission said.

Political advisors asked to make targeted proposals for poverty relief

​China's top political advisor Wang Yang Tuesday stressed making targeted proposals to help secure a victory in poverty eradication and complete the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects.

Draft civil code to strengthen property rights protection

​A draft civil code to be submitted to China's top legislature's annual session for review will strengthen property rights protection, experts said.

Draft civil code a milestone in China's marriage laws

​The new draft civil code represents a milestone in the development of China's marriage law system, according to law experts.

China's draft civil code to improve tort system

​A draft civil code to be submitted to China's national legislature's annual session for review will strengthen the system of tort liability, experts said.