Highlights of the Sessions

Full Text: Report on Work of NPC Standing Committee

Following is the full text of the Report on the Work of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC).

Full video: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets the press

Chinese Premier LiKeqiang meets the press after the conclusion of the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

China releases full text of government work report

The government work report was delivered by Premier Li Keqiang on behalf of the State Council at the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress on March 5, and was adopted on March 11.

Chinese lawmakers pass decision on electoral rules for 14th NPC

​Chinese national lawmakers on Friday approved a decision on the quota and election of deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) at the closing meeting of the fifth session of the 13th NPC.

Chinese lawmakers pass work report of top court

​Chinese national lawmakers on Friday passed a resolution on the work report of the Supreme People's Court at the closing meeting of the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress. 

Chinese lawmakers pass work report of top procuratorate

​Chinese national lawmakers on Friday passed a resolution on the work report of the Supreme People's Procuratorate at the closing meeting of the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress. 

China's top legislature approves government work report

​Chinese national lawmakers on Friday approved a resolution on the government work report at the closing meeting of the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress, China's top legislature. 

China releases reports on budgets, national economic and social development plans

​Two reports approved Friday at the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress were released in full via Xinhua News Agency on Sunday.

SCIO briefing on government work report

The State Council Information Office held a briefing in Beijing on March 5 to brief the media about the latest government work report.

China's military spending maintains reasonable, steady growth

China's defense spending has maintained reasonable and steady growth to tackle complex security challenges and fulfill China's responsibility as a major country, according to a military spokesperson.

China says to prepare legal tools for conflicts in int'l relations

​China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee will prepare legal tools for conflicts in international relations, and be ready to use legal means to stand up for the country in the international arena, the NPC Standing Committee said on Tuesday in its work report.

China to make laws on tariffs

​China will formulate laws on tariffs and other taxes in 2022, according to a work report submitted Tuesday to the country's national legislature for review.

Full video: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets the press

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets the press Monday afternoon on the sidelines of the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress.

Full video: China's national legislature opens annual session

China's national legislature opened its annual session Saturday morning in Beijing.

Economic stability top priority for Chinese gov't work in 2022

​Economic stability must be made top priority in the government's work in 2022 and progress must be pursued while ensuring stability, according to a government work report submitted Saturday to the national legislature for deliberation.

Full video: China's top political advisory body starts annual session

China's top political advisory body started its annual session Friday afternoon in Beijing.

Economy, pandemic and democracy: messages from key briefing ahead of China's 'two sessions'

​A Chinese spokesperson on Thursday voiced strong confidence in the outlook of the world's second-largest economy, stressed the importance of the country's zero-COVID policy and criticized American democracy, as China entered its annual political high season.

What to expect at China's annual 'two sessions'

​The annual sessions of China's top legislature and political advisory body will open this week to chart the course for a key year in the country's new journey toward national rejuvenation.

China mulls establishing Chengdu-Chongqing financial court

China is looking into establishing a Chengdu-Chongqing financial court in a bid to step up judicial protection of the financial sector and serve the development of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle.

Lawmakers review NPC Standing Committee work report

​Chinese lawmakers held group discussions on Sunday to deliberate the work report of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature.