Top political advisors focus on economy as CPPCC ends
Over 40 percent of the proposals registered during the annual session of China’s top political advisory body are focused on the economy, particularly on how to achieve the country’s goals over the next five years, the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) disclosed Monday as it concluded its annual session in Beijing.
China spikes investments
The Chinese government has injected 5.3 trillion yuan ($818 billion) into major projects in the country by the end of January, 253.2 billion yuan more than the end of last year, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on Monday.
Lawyers call for protection of rights in speaking up in court, meeting clients
Lawyers on Sunday called for a greater protection of their rights, especially when meeting with their clients and speaking up in court.
Mainland eyes using Macao’s language edge
A legislator from Macao said the special administrative region can serve as a bridge between the Chinese mainland and Portuguese-speaking countries, as China works to further open up under its latest five-year plan.
HK, Macao PLA troops reassigned
Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops in Hong Kong and Macao, which were under the Guangzhou Military Area Command, have been re-assigned to the Southern Theater Command, reports said.
State workers’ pay shifts
The base salaries of employees of State organs and institutions are expected to increase this year as a percentage of their total compensation, rising from 40 percent to 45 percent, said He Xian, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, the Beijing News reported Monday.
More duty-free shops
To bring some consumer spending home from foreign countries, China will open more duty-free shops and study the reduction of import duties on some products, domestic news portal sina.com.cn reported Monday, citing Minister of Commerce Gao Hucheng.
Setting range for GDP growth target strategic move: US expert
Chinese policymakers’ indications during this year’s two sessions that they will make greater efforts in 2016 to stabilize growth and set a range for the GDP growth target rather than a single number represent strategic moves by the government, a US expert said.
Govt plans to regulate online car-hailing sector
Subsidies provided by some online car-hailing companies pose unfair competition to the traditional taxi industry in China, which is not conducive to the sound long-term development of the domestic market, the Economic Information Daily reported Monday, citing Transport Minister Yang Chuantang.
China's political advisors make over 5,000 proposals
Altogether 5,375 proposals have been submitted to the annual session of China's top political advisory body this year, according to a report released Monday.
Proud attendants
Professional meeting service staff of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) pose for group photos at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 14, 2016. Photos: Sun Xiaobo/GT #TwoSessions #NPC #CPPCC
China to expand electricity pricing reform
China will expand its pilot power transmission and distribution pricing reform to 12 more provincial power grids and one regional network in a bid to further open the electricity market, the country's top economic planner said on Monday.
Political advisors call for improving mental health for elderly
Chinese political advisors have advocated better mental health care for the elderly during China's most important annual legislative meetings.
China's top political advisory body to conclude annual session
The 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, began the closing meeting of its annual session on Monday.
‘No plan yet’ for green cards to overseas ethnic Chinese
China has no plans to issue a special type of permanent residency card for overseas Chinese, the head of the State Council’s Overseas Chinese Affairs office said on Sunday.
Environment significantly improves under Xi leadership
China’s environment has significantly improved after President Xi Jinping stressed the prime importance of environmental protection, which sent a strong signal that China will take stricter measures to tackle environmental problems, analysts said.
China eyes maritime judicial center
China will create an “international maritime judicial center” to help protect the its sovereignty and rights at sea, China’s top judge said on Sunday.
China vows no let-up in drive against graft
China on Sunday vowed to continue to place "great pressure" on corruption, as analysts hailed the initial achievements of the anti-graft campaign but warned of a "grim" situation for the campaign's future.