NPC & CPPCC Sessions 2013 >> Latest News
Leadership of restructured oceanic authority unveiled
The leadership of China's restructured State Oceanic Administration (SOA) has been unveiled by the vice head of the Organization Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.
NPC stirs over pollution anger
Hundreds of deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) on Saturday expressed their anger over national environmental degradation by voting against nominees to the anti-pollution committee.
"Chinese dream" highlighted as parliamentary session concludes
China's parliament concluded its annual session on Sunday after a smooth installation of new legislature and state leaders who pledged for further reform and development in pursuit of "Chinese dream."
Chinese premier makes press debut, charting gov't roadmap
Premier Li Keqiang's press debut on Sunday in the Great Hall of the People grabbed immediate public attention, as many are anticipating how the 57-year-old newly-appointed premier will steer the government of the world's second-largest economy over the next five years.
Chinese premier reaffirms road of peaceful development
Premier Li Keqiang said Sunday that China is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the Asian-Pacific region and the whole world, pledging stronger ties with major powers, including the US and Russia.
Chinese premier pledges to revere laws, respect people
The government will revere laws, respect the people and take on its responsibilities for the country, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said at a press conference on Sunday.
Top legislator vows to promote socialist democracy, rule of law
China's newly-installed parliament will dutifully fulfill its obligations to promote socialist democracy and the rule of law, and safeguard the authority of the Constitution, top legislator Zhang Dejiang said on Sunday.
Xi Jinping vows to press ahead with "Chinese dream"
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged on Sunday to make arduous efforts to achieve the "Chinese dream."
President Xi salutes his predecessor Hu Jintao
Newly-elected Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday saluted his predecessor Hu Jintao, saying Hu deserves heartfelt gratitude and respects for his outstanding contribution to the country over the past decade.
Xi vows to fulfill duties as China's president
Newly-elected Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Sunday to honestly fulfill his duties given by the Constitution, saying his election means "glorious mission" and "profound responsibilities."
China's parliament adopts work report of supreme procuratorate
The National People's Congress (NPC), China's parliament, adopted the work report of the Supreme People's Procuratorate at the closing meeting of its annual session Sunday.
China's top legislature adopts work report of supreme court
The National People's Congress, China's top legislature, adopted the work report of the Supreme People's Court at the closing meeting of its annual session Sunday.
China's parliament adopts work report of its standing committee
The 12th National People's Congress (NPC) adopted the work report of the 11th NPC Standing Committee at the closing meeting of its annual session on Sunday.
China's top legislature adopts 2013 budget
China's top legislature, the National People's Congress (NPC), adopted the country's 2013 budget Sunday.
China's parliament adopts 2013 national economic, social development plan
The 12th National People's Congress (NPC)adopted China's 2013 plan for national economic and social development on Sunday.
China's top legislature adopts government work report
The National People's Congress, China's top legislature, adopted the government work report Sunday at the closing meeting of its annual session.
China's top legislature concludes annual session, stressing "Chinese dream"
The National People's Congress, China's top legislature, began the closing meeting of its annual session Sunday morning.
Foreign leaders extend congratulations to new NPC, CPPCC leaders
Leaders and parliament speakers of foreign countries have sent congratulatory messages to Zhang Dejiang on his election as chairman of China's top legislature, and Yu Zhengsheng as chairman of China's top advisory body.
Chinese parliament endorses new cabinet lineup
The new lineup of China's State Council, nominated by Premier Li Keqiang, was endorsed by lawmakers at the ongoing national legislative session here Saturday afternoon.
China's parliament endorses new cabinet lineup
The new lineup of China's State Council, nominated by Premier Li Keqiang, was endorsed by lawmakers at the ongoing national legislative session Saturday afternoon.
1st session of 12th NPC holds 6th plenary meeting
The sixth plenary meeting of the first session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 16, 2013.
Chinese, French presidents agree to promote strategic partnership
Newly-elected Chinese President Xi Jinping and his French counterpart Francois Hollande discussed over phone topics concerning bilateral ties and cooperation late Friday.
Chinese parliament meets to vote on new cabinet lineup
The sixth plenary meeting of the first session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, started in Beijing at 3:00 pm Saturday to vote on the new lineup of the State Council.
Li Keqiang elected China’s premier
Li Keqiang was endorsed as China’s premier at a plenary meeting of the country’s top legislature on Friday, finalizing a once-in-a-decade leadership transition.
Li Keqiang -- Premier of China's State Council
The following is the biographical sketch of Li Keqiang:
Chinese, US presidents discuss ties over phone
Newly elected Chinese President Xi Jinping held telephone talks with his US counterpart Barack Obama on the expansion of cooperation and mutual respect between China and the United States.
Zhou Qiang elected president of China's Supreme People's Court
Zhou Qiang was elected president of the Supreme People's Court at the annual session of the 12th National People's Congress Friday morning.
Cao Jianming re-elected procurator-general of China's Supreme People's Procuratorate
Cao Jianming was re-elected procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate at the annual session of the 12th National People's Congress Friday morning.
Fan Changlong, Xu Qiliang endorsed as vice chairmen of Central Military Commission of PRC
Fan Changlong and Xu Qiliang were endorsed as vice chairmen of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the People's Republic of China at the annual session of the 12th National People's Congress Friday morning.
Li Keqiang endorsed as Chinese Premier
Li Keqiang was endorsed as Chinese premier Friday morning at the ongoing session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC), the country's top legislature.
Reshuffle streamlines government services
The National People’s Congress, the Chinese parliament, adopted a cabinet reshuffle plan at a plenary meeting on Thursday in a bid to reduce bureaucracy and make the government more efficient in the world’ most populous country.
Putin calls Xi over deepening bilateral ties
Newly elected Chinese President Xi Jinping talked with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin by phone Thursday, with both sides pledging to strengthen ties. Putin congratulated Xi on his election as Chinese president, saying the Russia-China relationship was of great significance.
Candidates for key cabinet, military posts to be named
A list of candidates in the race for China’s premiership and top military and judicial positions will be finalized Friday, said a statement issued on Thursday after the sixth Presidium meeting of the First Session of the 12th National People’s Congress (NPC).
Renewed push for investment in railways
Encouraging private investment in China’s railways sector is among 20 amendments proposed by the National People’s Congress deputies to the country’s 2013 social and economic draft plan that will be voted on Sunday.
Advisory: NPC agenda for March 15
The following is the agenda on Friday for the first session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature.
Political handover soothes stocks after losing streak
Mainland bourses experienced a much-needed rebound Thursday as the completion of China’s leadership transition helped patch up market confidence.
Candidate for China's new premier finalized
The candidate for China's new premier has been finalized for national lawmakers to vote on Friday, said a statement issued Thursday after the sixth presidium meeting of the first session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC).
Candidate lists for premier, CMC vice chairpersons tabled for discussion
The presidium of the first session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) on Thursday tabled the candidate list for China's new premier to the NPC delegations for discussion.
Introduction to 13 vice-chairpersons of 12th NPC Standing Committee
Thirteen people were elected vice-chairpersons of the Standing Committee of the 12th National People's Congress, the top legislature, on Thursday.
Li Yuanchao - Vice President of People's Republic of China
The following is the biographical sketch of Li Yuanchao:
Zhang Dejiang -- Chairman of Standing Committee of National People's Congress
The following is the biographical sketch of Zhang Dejiang:
Xi Jinping -- PRC president, CMC chairman
The following is the biographical sketch of Xi Jinping:
New leadership elected for China's top legislature
Nearly 3,000 lawmakers elected the new leadership of China's top legislature through secret ballots at a plenary meeting on Thursday.
Xi Jinping elected chairman of of Central Military Commission of PRC
Xi Jinping was elected chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China at the annual session of the 12th National People's Congress Thursday morning.
Xi Jinping elected Chinese President
Xi Jinping was elected Chinese president Thursday morning at the ongoing session of the 12th National People's Congress, China's top legislature.
Zhang Dejiang elected chairman of NPC Standing Committee
Zhang Dejiang was elected chairman of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee on Thursday morning at the ongoing annual session of Chinese top legislature.
China's legislature holds plenary meeting for elections
The first session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) holds the fourth plenary meeting at 9:00 am Thursday.
China's parliament endorses plan to revamp cabinet
The National People's Congress, the Chinese parliament, adopted a cabinet reshuffle plan at a plenary meeting here on Thursday in a bid to reduce bureaucracy and make the government more efficient in the world' most populous country.
1st session of 12th NPC holds 4th plenary meeting
The fourth plenary meeting of the first session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 14, 2013.
China's top political advisor calls for innovation, cooperation
China's top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng said on Wednesday members of the Standing Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee should work closely through innovation and honest cooperation to fulfil their duties.
Open time:
CPPCC - March 3
NPC - March 5
Location:
Beijing
Report on the work of the government
Report on the work of standing committee of NPC
