Around China March 9, 2021

Explainer: Is China ramping up military spending?

A draft budget report submitted to China's top legislature has unveiled the country's planned military spending for this year. In 2021, China's defense budget will be around 1.35 trillion yuan (about 200 billion U.S. dollars), up 6.8 percent from last year.

Economy March 8, 2021

China adheres to high-quality growth on journey to modernization

China has set a modest economic growth target for 2021, as the world's second-largest economy is experiencing fundamental changes with its development focus shifting from quantity to quality.

2021 NPC & CPPCC March 7, 2021

Government work report highlights China's efforts on innovation capacity

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang highlighted China's efforts to raise the capacity for pursuing scientific and technological innovation in this year's government work report. Here are some of the key points underscored at a press conference Friday.

2021 NPC & CPPCC March 7, 2021

Decision on improving HK electoral system gains support

National lawmakers and political advisors from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) have pledged full support for a decision on improving the region's electoral system.

2021 NPC & CPPCC March 5, 2021

China's defense budget maintains single-digit growth for 6 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.

Leaders March 8, 2021

Foundation of rule of law lies in primary level: Xi

President Xi Jinping said Sunday that to comprehensively promote China's rule of law and advance the modernization of the country's system and capacity of governance, the foundation of the work lies in the primary level.

Leaders March 8, 2021

Senior Chinese leaders attend deliberations at annual legislative session

​Senior Chinese leaders Sunday attended deliberations at the fourth session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC), the national legislature.

Economy March 5, 2021

China to pursue high-level opening-up

China will implement opening-up policies in a wider scope, broader areas and at a deeper level and better participate in international economic cooperation, according to a government work report submitted Friday to the national legislature for deliberation.

Diplomacy March 5, 2021

China, US 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.

Sci-Tech March 4, 2021

China releases high-resolution Mars images from Tianwen-1 probe

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Thursday published high-resolution images of Mars captured by the country's Tianwen-1 probe.

Diplomacy March 8, 2021

China proposes 'people's vaccines, healthy competition with US amid rising global uncertainties

International Exchanges March 4, 2021

UN official calls poverty victory 'China example'

China's achievements in poverty alleviation have created a "China example of poverty reduction," a United Nations official said Tuesday.

Around China March 4, 2021

China approves three TCM drugs to treat COVID-19

​China has approved the sale of three traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) drugs through a special approval procedure, offering more options for COVID-19 treatment, according to the National Medical Products Administration.

Leaders March 7, 2021

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.

Leaders March 8, 2021

China's national legislature starts 2nd plenary meeting of annual session

The fourth session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, started its second plenary meeting Monday.

Leaders March 8, 2021

Xi says pleased to hear rapid development of quake-hit Yushu

​President Xi Jinping on Sunday said he has been very concerned about Yushu, a prefecture in northwest China's Qinghai Province hit by a strong earthquake about 11 years ago, and is pleased to hear its rapid development after the quake.

2021 NPC & CPPCC March 5, 2021

China targets GDP growth of over 6% in 2021, revs up modernization drive

China aims to expand its economy by over 6 percent in 2021, building on strong tailwind from success in containing COVID-19, as lawmakers gather in Beijing to map out priorities for high-quality development.

Around China March 4, 2021

Accusation against China's vaccine export narrow-minded: Spokesperson

The claim that China exports COVID-19 vaccines to expand geopolitical clout is narrow-minded, a spokesperson for the fourth session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference said Wednesday.

2021 NPC & CPPCC March 6, 2021

Chinese lawmakers starting deliberating draft decision on improving HKSAR electoral system

The National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, on Friday started deliberating a draft decision on improving the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

2021 NPC & CPPCC March 4, 2021

What to expect at 'two sessions' as China begins new journey

Leaders March 7, 2021

Chinese leaders join discussions with political advisors

Senior Chinese leaders Saturday joined national political advisors in different group discussions at the fourth session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

2021 NPC & CPPCC March 5, 2021

Draft decision on improving HK electoral system submitted to top legislature for review

A draft decision on improving the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) was submitted on Friday to the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, for deliberation.

Around China March 5, 2021

HKSAR gov't stresses 'patriots governing Hong Kong'

​The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday highlighted the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong" for the steadfast and successful implementation of "one country, two systems".

Leaders March 5, 2021

Xi stresses new development philosophy, ethnic unity during 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 NPC & CPPCC March 5, 2021

China's national legislature opens annual session

China's national legislature opened its annual session Friday morning in Beijing.

Leaders March 3, 2021

Premier Li stresses preparation for spring farming

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday stressed efforts in farm management and preparation for spring plowing while cautioning about major animal diseases and pests.

2021 NPC & CPPCC March 4, 2021

China's top political advisory body opens annual session

​China's top political advisory body opened its annual session Thursday afternoon in Beijing.

2021 NPC & CPPCC March 5, 2021

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.

Diplomacy March 4, 2021

Mainland spokesperson cautions Taiwan political parties against irrational thinking

A mainland spokesperson Wednesday cautioned relevant political parties and personnel in Taiwan against the populist trap of irrational and confrontational thinking.

Economy March 3, 2021

China approves GI protection for EU products

​China's National Intellectual Property Administration on Tuesday approved geographical indications (GIs) protection for nearly 100 products from the European Union (EU), increasing the total protected EU GIs in the country to 134.