Lawmakers review draft laws with spotlight on environmental code

Lawmakers on Tuesday gathered again in groups to review the work reports of the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate as well as law drafts during the ongoing ...

Aerospace information sector sets 3 priorities

China's aerospace information sector has three priority development directions during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, focusing on three major goals of self-reliance, security and efficiency, and integration-driven empowerment, Wu ...

NPC deputies, CPPCC members see 2026 as pivotal year for broad application of BCI

Multiple deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and members of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) have made suggestions regarding the development ...

6G becomes tech buzzword during two sessions, causing heated discussion among advisors

With "6G is coming" surging on Weibo's hot-search list on Tuesday, 6G has become one of the standout tech buzzwords during China's ongoing two sessions, after being written into this ...

Renowned scholar and political advisor expresses confidence in China's AI development, computing power

Renowned Chinese cloud computing and AI scholar Wang Jian, interviewed by the Global Times during the ongoing "two sessions," discussed the US power grid in the AI era and the ...

China's national legislature holds second plenary meeting; high-quality legislation serves reform and development

A report of the NPC Standing Committee on the work of the overhaul of laws and the proposed handling of certain laws and decisions was submitted for deliberation at the ...

Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes

China's courts had concluded 9,326 cases involving crimes endangering cyber security over the past five years, an increase of 158.5 percent from the previous five-year period, according to a work ...

China's tourism sector eyes quality leap in 2026: NPC deputy

As China's economy shifts from robust recovery to high-quality development, the cultural tourism industry is poised for a significant transformation in 2026. This year marks a critical juncture for the ...

NPC deputy suggests better informing patients of fertility risks before treatment

During the ongoing "two sessions", Ruan Xiangyan, a doctor and a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, suggested building a notification system, especially at the grassroots level, to inform ...

NPC clears regulatory barriers for private sector; move expected to help deliver Government Work Report goals: expert

China's top legislature has stepped up efforts to improve the legal and policy environment for the private sector, removing institutional barriers and promoting fair competition, moves that analysts said will ...

NPC deputy suggests optimizing vacations, breaks to stimulate domestic consumption

In an interview with the Global Times on Monday regarding unleashing consumption potentials with the introduction of spring and autumn breaks for primary and secondary schools, Zhang Yi, a deputy ...

China to strengthen research on AI legislation

China will strengthen research on legislation in artificial intelligence (AI) and other sectors, according to a report.

China's national legislature holds second plenary meeting

The fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress held its second plenary meeting on Monday.

Chinese FM addresses 21 questions, pitches China's diplomatic vision in era of uncertainty

In roughly 90 minutes, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday addressed 21 questions ranging from China's relations with major countries of Russia and the US, to the situation in ...

Spurring consumer demand 'key priority'

During the ongoing “two sessions” in Beijing, boosting domestic demand has been identified as a key priority in both the government work report and the draft outline of the 15th ...

Rapid acceleration of Hainan's devt felt after customs operations

At the open group meeting of the Hainan delegation to the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress, lawmaker Cai Qiang, who is also Secretary-General of South China's Hainan ...

Power grid at full throttle reflects strong momentum of China's economy

The government work report states that the conditions underpinning China's long-term growth and its underlying trend remain unchanged. More and more, China is demonstrating the strengths of its system and ...

3rd plenary meeting of 4th session of 14th CPPCC National Committee held in Beijing

The third plenary meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is held at the Great Hall of the People ...

The end of AI is electricity: What fuels the power advantage? : People's Daily

This year's Government Work Report, for the first time, stated that "we will create new forms of the smart economy" and “we will launch new infrastructure projects on hyperscale intelligent ...

A community with a shared future for humanity like a beacon lights the way forward: Chinese FM responds to a GT question

The truth and value of this vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity are sinking in with people around the world and it's like a beacon ...

We will never allow any individual or force to separate Taiwan from China: FM on whether China has timetable and roadmap for national reunification

The island of Taiwan has been Chinese territory since ancient times and is absolutely impossible to become any “country” in the past, present or future. We will never allow any ...

The world before you may be fraught with chaos, but the motherland behind you is steady as a mountain': Chinese FM tells overseas Chinese compatriots

At a Sunday press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi outlined China's consular efforts over ...

Mutual trust and cooperation between China and India is beneficial to the development of the two countries, while division and confrontation is detrimental to the rejuvenation of Asia: Chinese FM in response to Indian reporter's question

China and India are important neighbors and both belong to the Global South, sharing deep cultural ties and extensive common interests, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press ...

Chinese FM questions Japan: Taiwan affairs are China's internal affairs, by what right does Japan interfere?

A China that has grown strong and its 1.4 billion people will never allow anyone to justify colonialism or reverse the verdict on aggression ever again,Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi ...

A China that has grown strong and its 1.4 billion people will never allow anyone to reverse verdict on aggression: Chinese FM Wang Yi on relations with Japan

A China that has grown strong and its 1.4 billion people will never allow anyone to justify colonialism or reverse the verdict on aggression ever again,Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi ...

China does not subscribe to the logic of 'major-power co-governance,' Chinese FM answers question on 'China-US co-governance,' stresses multipolar coexistence

China does not subscribe to the logic of “major-power co-governance,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of ...

Chinese FM responds to analyses that US is secretly undermining China's port operations and oil trade in Latin America

The path of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries should be chosen by their people, and the choice of friends should be made by LAC countries themselves, Chinese Foreign Minister ...

We are glad to see European friends stepping out of the 'small attic' of protectionism and walking into the 'fitness club' of the Chinese market to build their strength and competitiveness: FM

“We welcome our European friends to step out of the 'attic' of protectionism and step into the 'gymnasium' of the Chinese market, where they can strengthen themselves and enhance their ...

Chinese FM responds to how US-Israel joint military strikes against Iran could impact Trump's possible China visit

China and the US are both major countries. Neither can change the other, but they can change the way they get along, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a ...

'Weapons are ominous tools, and should not be used without discretion,' Chinese Foreign Minister uses ancient Chinese saying to comment on US-Israel military operation against Iran

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress. At the press ...

Live: Chinese foreign minister meets press on foreign policy, relations

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds a press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.

China-Russia relations remain 'as steady as rock' despite test of winds, rains: Chinese FM

China-Russia relations remain “as steady as rock” despite test of winds and rains, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the ...

China's five-year development targets focus on addressing people's concerns: official

Over one third of China's major development targets for the 2026-2030 period will focus on resolving the pressing difficulties and problems that concern the people most, an official told a ...

Childcare subsidies reach 33 mln Chinese families: top health official

More than 33 million Chinese families with infants under the age of three have received childcare subsidies, Lei Haichao, head of the National Health Commission, said on Saturday at a ...

Xi stresses enhancing political loyalty in military to advance defense modernization

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday stressed fully leveraging the unique strengths of enhancing political loyalty in the military, and called for concerted efforts to advance the modernization of national ...

Average life expectancy of Chinese reaches 79.25 years in 2025: top health official

The average life expectancy of the Chinese reached 79.25 years in 2025, an increase of 1.32 years from 2020, Lei Haichao, head of China's National Health Commission, said on Saturday ...

China to promote use of AI in creating new jobs, empowering traditional ones: minister of human resources and social security

China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security is studying measures to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to create new jobs and empower traditional positions, a senior official said on Saturday ...

China to harness AI in creating new jobs: minister

China's human resources authorities are mulling measures to actively harness AI in creating new job opportunities and empowering traditional jobs, an official said Saturday.

China's senior high school enrollment hits 92 pct in 2025: education minister

The gross enrollment rate for senior high schools in China reached 92 percent in 2025, an increase of 7 percentage points compared with that in 2012, Education Minister Huai Jinpeng ...

Chinese leaders join national lawmakers, political advisors in deliberation, discussions

Senior Chinese leaders Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi on Friday attended deliberation at the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress ...

Xi calls for decisive progress in Healthy China Initiative during 15th Five-Year Plan period

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday stressed unswervingly following the path of health development with Chinese characteristics to ensure decisive progress in advancing the Healthy China Initiative during the 15th ...

China has solid basis to achieve GDP goal: NDRC

China's GDP is expected to grow by over 6 trillion yuan ($869.6 billion) in 2026, equivalent to the total annual GDP volume of a developed economy, Zheng Shanjie, head of ...

Xi extends greetings to women ahead of International Women's Day

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's women of all ethnic groups and from all walks of life ahead of International Women's ...

Xi joins discussion at top political advisory body's annual session

President Xi Jinping on Friday visited national political advisors attending a joint group meeting at the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

A target of seeking progress while maintaining stability, being proactive and pragmatic: People's Daily 'Jin Sheping' commentary

GDP growth of 4.5 percent to 5 percent, while striving for better results in practice - this is one of the main development targets for this year outlined in the ...

Xi urges major provincial economies to gain experience in solving new problems

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged major provincial economies to redouble efforts to gain experience in analyzing new situations and solving new problems.

Hong Kong to explore drafting its first five-year plan to align with national strategies: HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Wednesday in an exclusive interview with China News Service that Hong Kong will explore drafting its first ...

China's national legislature opens annual session with 15th Five-Year Plan draft outlined; expert says long-term planning brings stability and highlights institutional strengths

The 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, opened its fourth session on Thursday morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, the Xinhua News Agency reported. ...

NPC deputies, CPPCC members from HK, Macao share insights on development of next five years

"With what kind of feeling am I attending? Full of hope!" Kenneth Fok Kai-kong, a deputy from Hong Kong to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), told the Global Times ...

Xi takes part in deliberation at annual national legislative session

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, on Thursday took part in a deliberation with ...

China to vigorously promote integration of AI and manufacturing, accelerate next-gen tech breakthrough: minister

Chinese Minister of Industry and Information Technology Li Lecheng said on Wednesday that in 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) will follow the requirements of the Government ...

Goals clear, responsibilities heavy as PLA marks centenary next year: says NPC deputy who is also a J-16 pilot

During the first group interview in the "Deputies' Passage" of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ...

China's national legislature opens annual session

The 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, opened its fourth session on Thursday morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

No surprise to see US using AI tech in strikes against Iran, says political advisor who is also cyber security firm executive

Ahead of the opening of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress on Thursday, Qi Xiangdong, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political ...

China unveils 7% defense budget increase; 11th consecutive single-digit growth reasonable, moderate: Chinese experts

China's defense budget growth is expected to slow to 7 percent in 2026, according to a draft report submitted to the national legislature for review on Thursday, the Xinhua News ...

China has set an economic growth target of 4.5 percent to 5 percent this year. How should we view it?

The essence of a growth target lies not in prediction, but in guidance and shaping, where the primary consideration is needs and possibilities.

China sets 4.5–5% GDP growth target for 2026; range 'allows policy flexibility,' signals commitment to stable growth despite global headwinds: experts

China targets an economic growth of 4.5 percent to 5 percent this year and will strive for better in practice, according to a Government Work Report submitted Thursday to the ...

China to open wider to outside world

China will open wider to the outside world, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

China unveils major development targets for 2026-2030

China on Thursday unveiled major development targets for the 2026-2030 period as a government work report was submitted to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

China makes major new achievements in 2021-2025: report

China made major new achievements over the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

China sets 2026 economic growth target at 4.5-5 pct

China targets an economic growth of 4.5 percent to 5 percent this year and will strive for better in practice, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the ...

China signals commitment to stability, cooperation at NPC press conference amid turbulent global landscape

A rare spring snow dusted Beijing on Wednesday, but the chill did little to deter the Chinese and foreign journalists waiting outside the Great Hall of the People. Hours before ...

China's top political advisory body starts annual session

The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China's top political advisory body, opened its annual session on Wednesday in Beijing, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

No country has the right to dominate international affairs, dictate the destiny of other countries, or monopolize development advantages: NPC spokesperson responding to Iran-related question

When asked to comment on a reporter's question that the US and Israel have recently launched military operations against Iran, resulting in the deaths of its leaders, and that not ...

China's top political advisory body starts annual session

The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China's top political advisory body, opened its annual session on Wednesday in Beijing.

China, US should respect each other, pursue peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation: NPC spokesperson

The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held a press conference on Wednesday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, one day ahead of ...

Chinese people will never allow any external forces to interfere in China's internal affairs, says NPC spokesperson on China-Japan ties

The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held a press conference on Wednesday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, one day ahead of ...

China, Europe have no fundamental conflict of interests or geopolitical tensions, ready to cultivate more co-op agendas: spokesperson

The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held a press conference on Wednesday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, one day ahead of ...

China to strengthen core tech breakthroughs during 15th Five-Year Plan

China will strengthen original innovation and intensify efforts to achieve breakthroughs in key core technologies during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), a spokesperson for the fourth session of the ...

China to formulate law on childcare services: spokesperson

Chinese lawmakers are set to formulate a law on childcare services this year aiming to channel more resources into people's livelihood sectors and boost consumption, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Agenda of 4th session of 14th National People's Congress

The preparatory meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on Wednesday adopted the following agenda of the session:

Annual session of China's national legislature to run from March 5 to 12

The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, will hold its annual session from March 5 to 12 in Beijing, a spokesperson for the session said on Wednesday.

China's national legislature holds press conference ahead of annual session

The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held a press conference on Wednesday, one day ahead of the opening of its annual session.

Virtues of planning ahead: Why five-year plans work for China

When China's national lawmakers and political advisers gather in Beijing for the annual "two sessions," one document will stand out: a draft 15th Five-Year Plan, the blueprint that will guide ...

China enters 'two sessions' time, sheds light on next development blueprint

Roughly one hour before the first press conference of China's "two Sessions" of 2026, some 200 Chinese and foreign journalists had already formed a long line outside the Great Hall ...

China remains the most stable, reliable and positive force in a turbulent world: spokesperson for fourth session of 14th CPPCC

China adheres to promoting high-quality development and expanding high-level opening-up to the outside world. By developing itself while also benefiting the world, China remains the most stable, most reliable, and ...

Annual session of China's top political advisory body to run from March 4 to 11

China's top political advisory body, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), will hold its annual session from March 4 to 11 in Beijing, a spokesperson ...

China's top political advisory body holds press conference ahead of annual session

The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China's top political advisory body, held a press conference on Tuesday, one day before its annual session.

Xi Story: Shaping prosperity by addressing everyday concerns

When China's annual "two sessions" convene in Beijing each spring, the discussions of national lawmakers and political advisors extend well beyond macroeconomic targets and national blueprints.

Chinese economy forges ahead with new, higher-quality progress in 2025

China's economy remained robust despite headwinds last year, achieving stable year-on-year GDP growth of 5 percent and making new and higher-quality progress across economic and social sectors. This further solidifies ...

Upcoming "two sessions" set stage for strong start to China's new five-year plan

As the annual national "two sessions" approach, China is expected to send strong and fresh signals on pushing high-quality development, leveraging greater policy and reform support to ensure steady economic ...

Deputies, members to 2026 'two sessions' depart for Beijing

China's annual “two sessions” of its top legislature and political advisory body are gearing up to convene this week. Some provincial deputies to the14th National People's Congress (NPC) and members ...

China rolls out 20 measures to boost sci-tech insurance in support of self-reliance

Several Chinese government departments on Monday unveiled a guideline outlining 20 measures across six areas to accelerate the establishment of a sci-tech insurance system aligned with technological innovation, in a ...

How people's voices are incorporated into the 15th Five Year Plan?

A netizen on People's Daily Online recently raised a question: With the upcoming annual sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), public ...

China's national legislature to hold press conference ahead of annual session

The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, will hold a press conference on Wednesday, one day ahead of the opening of its annual session, according to an official statement ...

Clean energy, tech and public welfare projects lead investment drive to kick off Five-Year plan

Provinces and cities across China have kick-started a new round of major projects after the Spring Festival holiday, with investments flowing into clean energy, technology and public welfare - a ...

A day with foreign legislative information collector: Listening to residents, witnessing true face of grassroots democracy in China

"Here in China, I can truly feel that the government is listening to the people's voices," Phommavong Pattarada, a young woman from Madagascar whose Chinese name is Liu Xiran, told ...

Press center for China's annual "two sessions" opens

A press center for China's annual sessions of its top legislature and political advisory body, known as the "two sessions," opened on Friday at the Media Center Hotel in Beijing.

Proposed agenda unveiled for annual session of China's top political advisory body

The main agenda proposed for the upcoming fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, was unveiled on ...

Report reveals remarkable results in China's disciplinary work in 2025

A total of 26,000 individuals turned themselves in to China's discipline inspection and supervision agencies in 2025, according to a work report from the country's top anti-graft body.

Proactive fiscal, monetary policy approach to bolster high-quality economic growth in 2026

With the 2026 two sessions kicking off in early March, global attention is focused on China's macroeconomic policies and growth prospects. The Central Economic Work Conference in December set the ...

At onset of 15th Five-Year Plan, new growth drivers will power China's industrial upgrade

This is the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period. With the annual two sessions now approaching, attention is focused on China's economic restructuring and its medium- to ...

Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to discuss draft 15th Five-Year Plan, gov't work report

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to discuss a ...