Fewer people die in natural disasters

Despite more severe flooding and a sharp increase in the number of geological disasters due to heavier rainfall, China has experienced a general decline in disaster-caused casualties, officials said on Friday.

July 11, 2022

Despite record flooding, rainy season casualties drop sharply

Torrential rains this year have left 40 people dead or missing across the country, a decrease of roughly 70 percent compared to the average recorded over the past five years, an official said on Friday.

July 11, 2022

China's NEV market expands rapidly

China's market of new energy vehicles (NEVs) has expanded rapidly in recent years, leading to a fast rise in the competitiveness of Chinese NEVs.

July 8, 2022

China plans stimulus measures to boost automobile sector

​China will implement a package of stimulus measures to bolster the consumption of automobiles, such as supporting the purchase and use of new energy vehicles, promoting the sales of secondhand vehicles and the replacement of old vehicles, as well as accelerating the construction of urban parking facilities.

July 8, 2022

Stimulus steps to boost vehicle biz

China's latest move to bolster consumption of automobiles will further stimulate consumers' buying sentiment, provide a strong impetus for the auto market and promote the country's consumption recovery from the fallout of COVID-19, industry experts said.

July 8, 2022

China's auto market gathering steam in pushing up consumption

China's automobile market is picking up growth pace as supportive policies spur retail and wholesale sales, lending steam to the country's consumption recovery from COVID-19 jitters.

July 7, 2022

Inspection safeguards environment

The country's high-profile central environmental inspection has proved to be effective in addressing difficult-to-resolve issues and promoting high-quality growth, a senior environmental official said.

July 7, 2022

China cracks down on ecological damage through environmental inspections

China has implemented two rounds of nationwide inspections on ecological conservation and environmental protection in seven years and tackled problems in multiple fields, an official said Wednesday.

July 7, 2022

China's environmental inspections pave way for green development

China's two nationwide inspections on ecology and environment in seven years have pushed forward its drive for green growth by tackling pollution problems, strengthening ecological conservation, and promoting sustainable development.

July 7, 2022

China solves difficult environmental issues through central inspections

China recently wrapped up a new round of central environmental inspections. In recent years, a number of environmental problems of strong public concern have been addressed through the inspections.

July 6, 2022

China's private enterprises quadruple in last 10 years

The number of Chinese private enterprises quadrupled in the past decade amid efforts to optimize the business environment, the country's top economic planner said Tuesday.

June 29, 2022

Efforts urged to combat illegal charges

China has pledged to carry out special rectification actions targeting illegal charges on enterprises in the fields of transportation, logistics, water, electricity, gas, heating, finance, as well as industry associations, chambers of commerce and intermediaries.

July 1, 2022

China's top legislature enacts 69 new laws in 10 years

China's National People's Congress (NPC) and its Standing Committee have enacted 69 new laws and revised 237 laws over the past decade, said the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.

June 30, 2022

Rewards reaped from modern agriculture

The development of modern agriculture in China has come a long way during the past decade, pivoting from relying on the input of resources to an innovation-driven model, a senior official with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Monday.

July 1, 2022

China's road construction maintains sound momentum: Official

China started the construction of 120 projects of expressways and national and provincial highways in the first five months of the year, with a total length of over 3,600 km, an official said Monday.

June 28, 2022

China sees steady improvements in logistics flow

China's logistics and circulation industry saw steady advancements with key indicators showing recovery signs amid continued efforts to stabilize the industrial and supply chains.

June 28, 2022

China's per capita share of grain at 483 kg

China's per capita share of grain reached 483 kg in 2021, higher than the internationally recognized security line of 400 kg, the country's agriculture official said Monday.

June 28, 2022

Public suggestions on legislation important to participation

China's top legislature has received more than 3.8 million suggestions on draft laws from people from all walks of life over the past decade, opening up an important public channel for participation in national legislation, an official said.

July 1, 2022

Chinese people directly elect 2.6M lawmakers at township, county levels

More than 2.6 million deputies to people's congresses at the township and county levels have been directly elected across China, a Chinese spokesperson said Wednesday.

July 1, 2022

Top legislature better at collecting public opinion

China's top legislature has established more channels for the public to participate in national governance over the past decade, guaranteeing that the people are the masters of the country, officials said.

July 1, 2022