Hopes derailed for free Wi-Fi on China's high-speed trains
A rail industry expert rattled hopes of free Wi-Fi on China's high-speed rail network during the two sessions on Monday after he suggested that passengers instead "enjoy the scenery."
'Show of force' unwelcome in South China Sea: FM
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that a "show of force" is unwelcome in the South China Sea.
Tibet official voices strong opposition to Dalai Lama's visit to Taiwan
A senior official of the Tibet Autonomous Region expressed on Monday his firm opposition to the Dalai Lama's visit to Taiwan.
13th Five-Year Plan considers grassroots wisdom
"Adults should encourage youngsters to be adventurous in thinking up entrepreneurship ideas, rather than being worried that we will fail," said Jiang Mengke, a 12-year-old middle school student.
China to build 50 more airports in 13th Five-year Plan: Minister of Transport
China will build about 50 new airports, most of which will be in central and western regions during the 13th Five-Year Plan period, said Minister of Transportation Yang Chuantang in the group deliberation of deputies from Qinghai province to annual session of the National People's Congress in Beijing on March 6, 2016.
China outlines supply-side structural reform plan
China's government work report, presented on Saturday, emphasized strengthening supply-side structural reform through cutting low-end supply while increasing high-end supply and public products and services.
China to revise individual income tax
China has completed a reform plan on individual income tax and it will be submitted to the national legislature for review this year, Chinese Finance Minister Lou Jiwei said Monday.
China sets deadline for VAT reform
Chinese finance minister said on Monday that business tax in all industries will be replaced by value-added tax (VAT) before May, a concrete step in deepening fiscal and taxation reform.
China to well handle bad loans: finance minister
Finance Minister Lou Jiwei said Monday the market mechanism and government support might help China well handle mildly rising bad loans of banks.
If China's economy were a car
If the Chinese economy were a car, how fast would it run in 2016, and toward which direction?
Central authority to follow Constitution, Basic Law of HK, Macao: top legislator
China's top legislator Zhang Dejiang said Sunday the central authority will act strictly in compliance with the Constitution and the respective Basic Law of Hong Kong and Macao.
Premier Li says new momentum will promote economic growth
Premier Li Keqiang called for new momentum to promote economic growth Sunday, saying China has the ability to meet its economic and social targets.
Heilongjiang won’t produce GM food, more research required
China’s largest grain producing province will not grow genetically-modified (GM) food, the head of Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province reiterated on Sunday, but expressed support for the development of GM technology.
Shanxi Party chief vows all-out anti-graft drive for Party discipline
The Party chief of Shanxi Province said Sunday that “whatever difficulties we may encounter, we must fight against corruption to the end,” in response to questions whether the anti-corruption drive is harsh enough.
China to pursue ethnic fusion
Experts believe multi-ethnic settlements could help promote cultural exchanges and curb terrorist activities, though its implementation faces many difficulties, after Premier Li Keqiang said Saturday China will pursue the program to strengthen ethnic fusion.
Mass layoffs won’t happen
China’s top economic planner said Sunday reducing overcapacity will “definitely not” lead to another wave of mass layoffs.
Chinese leaders urge efforts to deepen reforms
Chinese leaders on Sunday called for more efforts to deepen reforms and develop the economy while talking to legislators and political advisors.
China's foreign reserve flight went to citizens and companies: Central bank
China's significant foreign reserves reduction largely went to its citizens and companies, central bank deputy governor Yi Gang said at a press conference Sunday.