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Highlights of press briefing on improving electoral system of HKSAR
China's State Council Information Office held a news conference in Beijing to brief the media on the decision to improve the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). China's top legislature adopted the decision on Thursday.
2021-03-12 11:10 -
China's top legislature holds closing meeting of annual session
The National People's Congress, China's top legislature, concluded its annual session Thursday afternoon.
2021-03-11 23:12 -
China adopts decision to improve Hong Kong electoral system
The National People's Congress, China's top legislature, on Thursday adopted a decision on improving the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
2021-03-11 16:38 -
Public speaks out against Western media bias
With a broader vision and deeper understanding of the country and the world, the Chinese public will not remain silent on biased and even fake news cooked up by some Western media, national political advisers said. The public has become more conscious of the political agenda behind those reports and is confident enough to air disapproval and anger.
2021-03-11 11:08 -
China's top political advisory body wraps up annual session
The closing meeting of the fourth session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 10, 2021.
2021-03-11 01:56 -
On centennial CPC, lawmakers and advisors pin high hopes
"Centenary" is a buzzword among Chinese lawmakers and political advisors who are in Beijing discussing blueprints vital for the country's future development under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
2021-03-10 16:45 -
Senior political advisors meet at annual session of China's top political advisory body
The Chairpersons' Council of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee held a meeting on Tuesday.
2021-03-10 11:01 -
Xi calls for good start in strengthening military, national defense in 2021-2025
President Xi Jinping Tuesday stressed achieving a good start in strengthening national defense and the armed forces during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) period.
2021-03-09 22:04 -
Reporter's log: We welcome objective reporting, not false filters
It is always a treasure when a reader comes up with a surprise question or an interviewee responds with outside-the-box answers. This time, I got both.
2021-03-10 10:57 -
China to accelerate legislation for opposing foreign sanctions, interference
China's top legislature will accelerate legislation relating to external affairs, upgrading the legal tool kit for meeting challenges and guarding against risks in order to oppose foreign sanctions, interference, and long-arm jurisdiction, according to a report.
2021-03-09 17:09 -
Public well-being goals reveal China's pursuit of common prosperity
Targets and measures aimed at further improving people's well-being have been unveiled in China's latest government work report and draft development blueprint, revealing the country's pursuit of common prosperity.
2021-03-09 17:05 -
China to formulate land border law to ensure national security
China's top legislature will formulate a land border law in 2021 to improve the legal system for national security, according to a work report.
2021-03-09 17:06 -
NPC Constitution and Law Committee deliberates draft amendments to NPC laws, decision on Hong Kong
The Constitution and Law Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) on Monday deliberated draft amendments to the Organic Law of the NPC and the Rules of Procedure for the NPC, as well as a draft NPC decision on improving the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
2021-03-09 17:03 -
China proves itself defender of int'l order, says expert
China has proved itself a defender of the international order with its transnational efforts to help fight COVID-19 and international rules-based foreign policy, sinologist Dmitry Yefremov told Xinhua in an interview on Sunday.
2021-03-09 17:02 -
No force can stop China from achieving reunification: Spokesperson
The complete reunification and national rejuvenation of China will surely be achieved, it is a historical trend that cannot be stopped by anyone or any force, said Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for the PLA and PAP delegation to the 4th session of the 13th NPC on Sunday.
2021-03-08 23:26 -
China's annual defense budget in 2021 will increase by 6.8%
In 2021, China's defense expenditure will continue to maintain a moderate and steady growth with an increase of 6.8% over the previous year, said Senior Colonel Wu Qian.
2021-03-08 01:22 -
One-China principle a "red line" not to be crossed in China-U.S. relations: FM
The one-China principle is a "red line" that must not be crossed in China-U.S. relations, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday, adding that the Chinese government will never compromise on the Taiwan question.
2021-03-08 11:14 -
China, India should promote mutual support, not mutual attrition: FM
China and India need to help each other succeed instead of undercutting each other, and they should strengthen cooperation instead of harboring suspicion at each other, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday.
2021-03-08 11:16 -
China calls for early U.S. return to Iran nuclear deal
China urges the United States to demonstrate good faith and return to the Iran nuclear deal at an early date, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday.
2021-03-08 11:07 -
Scientists should bolster defense against COVID-19 strains, senior biomedical engineer
On March 16, Ad5-nCoV was the first vaccine candidate against COVID-19 in the world to enter human trials. It was later green-lighted for emergency use in the Chinese military and has now been approved for conditional market use in China.
2021-03-07 17:31 -
Wang Yi speaks on China's foreign policy and external relations
State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi answers questions about the country's foreign policy and external relations at a press conference on Sunday during the fourth session of the 13th NPC, China's top legislature.
2021-03-07 17:26 -
Xi stresses high-quality development, improving people's well-being
President Xi Jinping on Sunday stressed efforts to unswervingly pursue high-quality development and improve the people's well-being when joining a deliberation during the annual session of the NPC, the top legislature.
2021-03-07 22:27 -
Xi stresses safeguarding people's health, building quality basic public education
President Xi Jinping on Saturday stressed giving "strategic priority" to safeguarding people's health and building a high-quality and balanced basic public education service system.
2021-03-07 17:46 -
Xi stresses new development philosophy, ethnic unity during legislative session
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday stressed full and faithful comprehension and implementation of the new development philosophy when joining a deliberation during the annual session of the NPC, the top legislature.
2021-03-06 00:29 -
Fighting COVID-19 "top priority" in China-Africa cooperation: FM
Helping African countries contain the COVID-19 pandemic and bring their economy back on track is the top priority of the China-Africa cooperation, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday.
2021-03-08 11:10 -
Xi takes part in deliberation of Inner Mongolia delegation at annual legislative session
President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, on Friday afternoon took part in a deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, at the fourth session of the 13th National People's Congress, China's top legislature.
2021-03-05 17:21 -
Full Text: Explanations on the Draft Decision of the National People's Congress on Improving the Electoral System of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
A draft decision on improving the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was submitted Friday to the fourth annual session of the 13th NPC for deliberation.
2021-03-06 21:12 -
Observer: Improving Hong Kong's electoral system important for developing high-quality democracy
The fourth session of the 13th NPC opened in Beijing on Friday. Wang Chen, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of NPC, explained a draft decision on improving the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the opening meeting of the session.
2021-03-06 22:36 -
To comprehensively boost military training and war preparedness: Chinese Premier
Premier Li Keqiang also mentioned veterans and their families in the government work report. He said that the employment system and security system for veterans shall be improved to better help veterans get jobs.
2021-03-05 20:42 -
China's 3rd batch of 18 astronauts ready to receive training
Eighteen members of China's third batch of astronauts have already checked in and been ready to enter training, said Major General Yang Liwei, a member of the National Committee of the CPPCC and deputy director of the China Manned Space Engineering Office.
2021-03-05 19:28 -
China's defense budget maintains single-digit growth for six consecutive years
China's annual defense budget will maintain single-digit growth for a sixth consecutive year by increasing 6.8 percent in 2021, according to a draft budget report made public on Friday.
2021-03-05 11:40 -
China, U.S. should respect each other's core interests: spokesperson
China and the United States should respect each other's core interests and major concerns, a spokesperson for the annual session of China's national legislature said Thursday.
2021-03-05 16:47 -
Concerns of Military deputies in 2021 "Two Sessions"
The military deputies to the NPC and members of the CPPCC will put forward opinions and suggestions on a number of issues about national defense and army building that have drawn wide attention from the service members.
2021-03-05 09:36 -
China to mull improving HK electoral system
China will consider measures to improve the electoral system of Hong Kong to ensure that the Asian financial hub is governed by patriots, as the most important annual event on the country's political calendar kicks off.
2021-03-05 11:13 -
China's enhanced national defense does not target, threaten any country: spokesperson
China's efforts to strengthen national defense do not target or threaten any country, said Zhang Yesui, spokesperson for the fourth session of the 13th National People's Congress, on Thursday.
2021-03-05 09:37 -
China's national legislature opens annual session
China's national legislature opened its annual session Friday morning in Beijing.
2021-03-05 11:09 -
Military delegation to 4th session of 13th NPC established
Delegation of the Chinese PLA and Chinese PAP Force to the 4th session of the 13th NPC was established today, with General Xu Qiliang elected as head of the delegation and General Zhang Youxia as deputy head.
2021-03-05 01:06 -
China's top legislature has power, responsibility to improve HK electoral system: spokesperson
China's top legislature, the NPC, has the power and responsibility to make a decision at the constitutional level to improve the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
2021-03-05 01:11 -
China's top political advisory body starts annual session
Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders attended the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 13th National Committee of the CPPCC, held at the Great Hall of the People.
2021-03-04 16:29 -
Chinese lawmakers deliberate NPC Standing Committee work report
Chinese lawmakers held group discussions on Saturday to deliberate the work report of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature.
2021-02-27 23:55