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  • 60 years on, whole-process people's democracy flourishes in Xizang

    Whole-process people's democracy has flourished in Xizang through improved regional ethnic autonomy, democratic institutions, and community-level self-governance, said Wang Junzheng, secretary of the CPC Xizang Autonomous Regional Committee, at a Tuesday press conference. Nearly 90% of the deputies to the people's congresses at all four levels are from Tibetan and other ethnic minority communities.

    August 6, 2025

  • Living standards in Xizang significantly improve over 60 years

    Since the establishment of Xizang autonomous region 60 years ago, the standard of living has significantly improved, with the per capita disposable income of farmers and herders soaring nearly 200 times compared to the 1965 level, said Wang Junzheng, secretary of the CPC Xizang Autonomous Regional Committee, at a press conference Tuesday.

    August 5, 2025

  • Xizang's soaring economy: From 300 million to 300 billion in six decades

    China's Xizang autonomous region has achieved remarkable economic growth since its establishment six decades ago. In 2024, its GDP reached 276.5 billion yuan (US$39.5 billion), a staggering 155 times that of 1965 when adjusted for inflation, marking an average annual growth rate of 8.9%. This year, its GDP is expected to surpass 300 billion yuan.

    August 5, 2025

  • Xizang's regional GDP expected to exceed 300 billion yuan this year

    ​Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has seen steady economic growth, with its regional gross domestic product (GDP) projected to surpass 300 billion yuan (about 42 billion U.S. dollars) this year, according to a press conference held on Tuesday.

    August 5, 2025

  • China boosts veteran employment during 14th Five-Year Plan period

    During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China has prioritized promoting high-quality and sufficient employment for veterans, helping them become a vital force across industries and contribute to economic and social development.

    August 1, 2025

  • China makes strides in veterans, martyrs affairs

    ​China has broken new ground in work related to veterans and martyrs affairs during the 14th Five-Year Plan period from 2021 to 2025, Minister of Veterans Affairs Pei Jinjia said at a news conference on Thursday.

    August 1, 2025

  • China provides job placement to 250,000 demobilized officers, veterans in 5 years

    ​China has provided job placement to 250,000 demobilized officers and veterans during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), with improved quality and efficiency in the work, Vice Minister of Veterans Affairs Xu Yao said Thursday.

    July 31, 2025

  • China identifies burial sites or finds relatives for 7,000 fallen soldiers

    China has identified burial sites or found relatives for 7,000 fallen soldiers, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs announced on Thursday.

    July 31, 2025

  • China takes back home remains of 265 martyrs in Korean War in five years

    ​China took back home the remains of 265 soldiers of the Chinese People's Volunteers who died in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) and held solemn burial ceremonies for them from 2021 to 2025, said an official of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs on Thursday.

    July 31, 2025

  • China ensures easy, equal access to childcare subsidy

    Chinese officials elaborated on the country's landmark childcare subsidy program at a press conference Wednesday, noting that the subsidy applies equally to first, second, and third children, regardless of household registration, ethnicity or location.

    July 31, 2025

  • China launches groundbreaking nationwide childcare subsidy program

    China has rolled out its first nationwide cash subsidy program for families with children under three since the founding of the People's Republic, with an initial central budget of 90 billion yuan (US$12.6 billion) this year to ease parenting costs and promote childbirth.

    July 31, 2025

  • China to allocate 90 billion yuan for nationwide childcare subsidies

    ​China's central budget will allocate 90 billion yuan (about 12.6 billion U.S. dollars) this year to support the issuance of childcare subsidies, the Ministry of Finance said Wednesday.

    July 31, 2025

  • Official: Childcare subsidy to benefit tens of millions of Chinese families

    ​China's childcare subsidy, set at a standard of 3,600 yuan (about 503 U.S. dollars) per year for each child under the age of three, will directly increase family incomes and benefit tens of millions of households each year, said an official from the National Health Commission (NHC).

    July 31, 2025

  • Childcare subsidy applications to start in late August

    ​Childcare subsidy applications will be gradually rolled out across China in late August, with full access expected by Aug. 31, said Wang Haidong, an official with the National Health Commission (NHC), at a press conference on Wednesday.

    July 30, 2025

  • China eases visa rules as inbound travel nearly doubles in 2024

    ​China is rapidly expanding its visa-free policies and immigration reforms to fuel a surge of inbound travel, attract global talent, and increase international exchange. In 2024, the country welcomed 26.94 million foreign visitors, up 96% year on year, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

    July 30, 2025

  • NIA: China has granted visa-free access to citizens of 75 countries

    China has introduced unilateral visa-free entry and mutual visa exemption agreements with 75 countries as part of its efforts to streamline visa rules and promote international exchange, an immigration official announced at a press conference on Wednesday.

    July 30, 2025

  • NIA: Number of valid Chinese ordinary passports surpasses 160M

    The number of valid ordinary passports held by Chinese citizens has surpassed 160 million, an immigration official announced at a press conference on Wednesday.

    July 30, 2025

  • China's tax data offers snapshot of economic achievements in 2021-2025

    China's economy has made remarkable strides during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), with steady industrial upgrades and continued opening up, according to data from the State Taxation Administration (STA).

    July 29, 2025

  • China's 14th Five-Year Plan: Shared growth through trade, investment, and openness

    ​During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025), China has deepened its integration into the global economy by expanding trade, boosting domestic consumption, and promoting high-quality investment. As the country opens wider to the world, it has not only advanced its own development but also contributed to shared growth globally. This infographic highlights key achievements from the past four years.

    July 28, 2025

  • Tax cuts expected to reach 10.5 trillion yuan in 2021-2025

    Mainly focusing on tech innovation and advanced manufacturing, China's tax and fee reductions during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) are expected to hit 10.5 trillion yuan (US$1.46 trillion), bringing tangible benefits to market players and residents and injecting strong momentum into high-quality development, said a senior official of the State Taxation Administration on Monday.

    July 29, 2025

  • China's tax-paying business entities exceed 100M by June

    As of the end of June this year, the number of tax-paying business entities in China had exceeded 100 million, representing a net increase of 30 million since the end of 2020 and underscoring the market dynamism and resilience, according to a press conference on Monday.

    July 28, 2025

  • China's tax revenue to surpass 85 trillion yuan in 2021-2025

    ​China's total tax revenue is expected to surpass 85 trillion yuan (11.89 trillion U.S. dollars) during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), marking an increase of 13 trillion yuan compared to the previous five-year period, according to a press conference on Monday.

    July 28, 2025

  • Infographic: China's transportation development 2021–2025

    From expanding its high-speed rail network to launching homegrown large passenger aircraft for commercial service, China's transportation sector saw major upgrades during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025). Here's a snapshot of the progress.

    July 25, 2025

  • China deepens healthcare reform during 14th Five-Year Plan period

    During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China's healthcare security system has made steady progress by expanding coverage, improving equity, and boosting efficiency through reform and innovation. Today, around 95% of the population is covered by basic medical insurance.

    July 25, 2025

  • Broader, improved medical coverage for a healthier country

    During the 2021-2025 period, China's basic medical insurance has maintained a coverage rate of around 95 percent, with over 1.32 billion people enrolled in 2024, according to the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA).

    July 25, 2025

  • China boosts medical insurance spending on innovative drugs

    During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China's medical insurance spending on innovative drugs grew significantly with it increasing by 40 percent annually, an official from the National Healthcare Security Administration said on Thursday.

    July 24, 2025

  • China takes strong measures to ensure affordable medicines during 14th Five-Year Plan period

    ​During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China's medical insurance authority adopted multiple measures to ensure reasonable pricing of medicines, a senior Chinese official said Thursday.

    July 24, 2025

  • China ramps up crackdown on telecom fraud

    China has stepped up its efforts against telecom and online fraud, solving over 1.73 million cases during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), according to an official of the Ministry of Public Security at a press conference Wednesday.

    July 24, 2025

  • Long-term care insurance covers 190M people in China

    A total of 190 million Chinese people are covered by long-term care insurance by the end of 2024, according to the National Healthcare Security Administration on Thursday.

    July 24, 2025

  • China's basic medical insurance covers 95% of population

    During the 2021-2025 period, China's basic medical insurance has maintained a coverage rate of around 95 percent, with over 1.32 billion people enrolled in 2024, according to the National Healthcare Security Administration.

    July 24, 2025

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