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Directors call for better-trained film crews

[2016-03-15 07:51]

China's booming film industry, which took in 44 billion yuan ($6.7 billion) at the box office last year and is set to surpass the US as world No 1 by 2017, needs better trained staff if its production values are to match those of Hollywood, according to a leading director.

'Zombie companies' adjust to new reality

[2016-03-15 07:19]

As overproducing and unprofitable businesses in some industries are forced to close or downsize, employees come to terms with the change.

Social workers set to grow by 1.45 million

[2016-03-15 06:37]

China will train 1.45 million social workers by 2020 to promote the country's social services.

Policies to assist new graduates in job hunt

[2016-03-15 07:59]

China's economy continues to maintain sustained and sound development, and new drivers for economic growth are taking shape with structural adjustments.

CPPCC concludes yearly gathering

[2016-03-15 06:21]

China's political advisers finished their annual gathering in Beijing on Monday, having submitted more than 5,375 proposals to the central government.

New 5-year plan promises gains for ordinary people

[2016-03-14 22:30]

Having delivered stellar growth for China for more than three decades, ordinary Chinese are set to get their reward in the next five years as the government prioritizes improving their lives.

China's top political advisory body highlights Party leadership

[2016-03-14 23:03]

Chinese top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng underscored the Communist Party of China (CPC) leadership on Monday as the country "enters the home stretch" for its 2020 goal.

Education, child policy among top concerns: youth survey

[2016-03-14 18:03]

Education equality and China's second-child policy are among the most-watched topics at this year's two sessions, a youth survey has found.