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China's top legislature to hear environmental report in April

[2016-03-11 20:38]

In a move to implement a fresh environmental protection law, China's top legislature will hear the central government's report on the environment in April , an official of the legislative body said on Friday.

China's environment minister hails court ruling on desert pollution

[2016-03-11 19:08]

Minister of Environmental Protection Chen Jining on Friday praised the ruling of Supreme People's Court (SPC) on a public interest litigation case about pollution in northwest China's Tengger Desert.

No hard landing for China's economy: CPPCC National Committee member

[2016-03-11 17:55]

"The Chinese economy will not have a hard landing," said Lu Zhiqiang, member of the CPPCC National Committee and chairman of the China Oceanwide Holdings Group. Lu spoke to the press on Friday during a media conference.

China should step up application of scientific results

[2016-03-11 14:36]

China should do more to support the application of scientific research results, as this will help the economy shift into an innovation-driven growth model, a political advisor said Friday.

Political advisor calls for more support for disabled

[2016-03-11 14:36]

The authorities should review and create policies that help China's 9.64 million handicapped people who live in poverty, to ensure they live a moderately prosperous life by 2020, a political advisor said Friday.

Anti-graft drive to target govt officials hiding abroad

[2016-03-11 13:44]

Six fugitives have been brought back from overseas since January, said Liu Jianchao, director of the International Cooperation Bureau under the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

TCM has strong potential for innovation

[2016-03-11 11:19]

Traditional Chinese Medicines are scientific and technological resources with advantages and huge innovation potentials, said Wang Guoqiang, director of the State Administration of TCM.

Institutes continue drive to promote nation's artistic heritage

[2016-03-11 07:47]

Museums, libraries and art galleries are making good on the government's pledge to promote the cultural industry and improve living standards.