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High time to stub out tobacco across the country

[2015-03-07 09:15]

Now, strong political commitment is needed, along with steely determination to stare down interference from the vested interests of the tobacco industry.

Slower growth, faster reform, more policy easing

[2015-03-06 17:06]

Given downward pressures on and structural problems in the economy, Premier Li's government work report lowered key economic objectives from last year's levels.

Lawmakers, political advisors voice support for HK constitutional development

[2015-03-07 20:57]

Lawmakers and political advisors from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) highlighted Saturday the democratic development in Hong Kong while calling for support for universal suffrage in the international financial hub in 2017.

China's foreign baby formula craze

[2015-03-07 20:56]

On March 5, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang attended the Anhui delegation and reviewed the work report of the government. While hearing about the problem of the "foreign milk powder craze" from Zhao Wanping, deputy of the NPC, Mr. Wang Yang said.

Voices from two sessions

[2015-03-10 07:55]

Many officials in Sichuan were arrested on corruption charges in 2014. As a businessman in Sichuan, I know them, of course, but I didn't do anything I shouldn't have, and neither did my colleagues. Since the start of the anti-graft crackdown, I have been invited to far fewer banquets, so I drink much less than before and feel much better physically.

Shandong pledges more financial reforms

[2015-03-07 20:20]

Shandong, a coastal province in east China, will accelerate financial reform by relaxing market access to private capital and allowing private investors to participate in infrastructure and public projects, Guo Shuqing, governor of the province said on Saturday.

Lawmakers call for greater gender equality in workplace

[2015-03-07 17:53]

The government should come up with policies and regulations to ensure gender equality in employment, said National People's Congress deputies at a press conference in Beijing.

Actor calls for 'cultural consciousness'

[2015-03-07 17:30]

"The people who create cultural products should have cultural consciousness", said Chen Daoming, a famous actor and CPPCC member in an interview.