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Senior CPC officials report work to CPC Central Committee, Xi

Senior officials of the Communist Party of China (CPC) have recently submitted reports on their work to the CPC Central Committee and Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee.

Lawmakers seek tougher penalties for human trafficking

Lawmakers and advisers will push for heavier punishment for human trafficking crimes next month at the two sessions－the annual meetings of China's top legislature and political advisory body.

Chinese lawmakers deliberate draft decision on ranks for active-duty soldiers

​Chinese lawmakers on Sunday began discussing a draft decision on the ranks for active-duty soldiers of the People's Liberation Army.

China's top legislature starts standing committee session

The Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, started its 33rd session Sunday to prepare for the upcoming fifth annual session of the 13th NPC, which will open on March 5.

CPC leadership meets to discuss draft gov't work report

The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee met on Friday to discuss the draft government work report, which will be submitted by the State Council to the upcoming annual session of the national legislature for deliberation.

Proposals help ensure easing of students' academic workload

Ending excessive academic work and off-campus tutoring for primary and middle school students has been a prime concern for China's top legislators and political advisers.

National political advisors urged to conduct in-depth study of public issues

China's top political advisor Wang Yang on Wednesday urged national political advisors to conduct in-depth study of issues concerning the fundamental interests of the country and the people, and to launch discussions and offer high-quality suggestions in that regard.

'Two sessions' hot topic leads to better protection of workers' rights

​The greater protection afforded to workers' rights in the food-delivery and car-hailing industries over the past year illustrates how a talking point at China's "two sessions" can result in swift and solid action to tackle thorny problems.

China's local governments double down on innovation to drive growth

​Not long after metaverse became a buzzword in the tech world, generating hopes that it may unlock new potentials of the internet, the term has made its way into the industry policies of China's local governments.

Top legislature prepares lawmakers for annual session

The General Office of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, China's top legislature, convened a meeting on Tuesday to brief some national lawmakers on the work of the NPC Standing Committee and prepare for the annual legislative session due to open on March 5.

Chinese premier stresses gathering wisdom to improve gov't work

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Monday urged efforts to "gather wisdom from all sides" to improve the government's work, and specified measures to bolster China's industrial economy and service sectors.

China's national legislature, political advisory body invite reporters to cover annual sessions

​The 13th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, and the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country's national political advisory body, are inviting reporters from domestic and overseas media outlets to cover their annual sessions to be held in March.

China cuts 1.1 trillion yuan of taxes, fees in 2021

​China cut about 1.1 trillion yuan (about 173.9 billion U.S. dollars) of taxes and fees in 2021 amid the country's efforts to bolster economic growth and strengthen market vitality, the top tax authority said on Wednesday.

China's population continues to grow in 2021

China's population on the mainland has grown to 1.4126 billion by the end of last year, government data showed Monday.

China reveals lists of top global, Chinese scientific advances for 2021

China has unveiled its lists of the top-10 scientific advances in China and the world for 2021, as selected by members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE).

China fulfills green goals in 2021

China last year delivered its environmental targets with reduced pollution and continued improvement in water and air quality, an official said Monday.

China leads global economic development, pandemic control

China reached a milestone in 2021 with major achievements made in foreign trade, technological breakthroughs and industrial chain resilience, according to a senior official.

China's domestic consumption further recovers in 2021

Despite the impact of COVID-19, China's consumer market in 2021 saw steady recovery, exhibiting strong vitality and resilience, according to the commerce ministry Tuesday.

China makes significant strides in modernization drive

​Provincial-level regions across China have hosted their annual legislative and political consultative meetings in recent weeks, underlining sci-tech innovation, common prosperity, further opening up and green development, as the country works in full throttle to achieve its second centenary goal.

State Council discusses draft gov't work report

China's State Council on Wednesday convened a plenary meeting to discuss a draft government work report.