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Li wins applause with 'inspiring' speech

[2014-03-06 08:21]

The moment the clock showed 9 am, the hubbub in the Great Hall of the People suddenly died away, the sounds of greetings, footsteps and camera shutters fading out.

Premier vows to 'declare war against pollution'

[2014-03-06 08:21]

Building China into a beautiful homeland with a sound ecological environment was highlighted among issues concerning people's livelihood in Premier Li Keqiang's Government Work Report, delivered to the National People's Congress on Wednesday.

Sound bites

[2014-03-06 08:21]

Premier Li has clearly articulated the Chinese leadership's determination to carry out important and comprehensive economic, social and governmental administrative reforms. It is evident from the report that China places high priority on seeking continued development while maintaining overall stability.

The nine major tasks 2014

[2014-03-06 08:21]

Reform is the top buzzword for China in 2014. China will deepen reforms in a number of fields. Reform will be carried out in the administrative system, such as further streamlining administration and delegating more power to lower-level governments.

A sobering look into the crystal ball

[2014-03-06 08:21]

"We interrupt live coverage of the Mars mission launch from Dongfeng to go to Beijing for the Oscars ceremony. As viewers are no doubt aware, this is the first time the award ceremony has been held outside the US. Nominated for best films for 2024, both sequels to the 2014 films, were American Bustle and Newton's Law. But the award-winning film for 2024 is Dalian, a story based around an oil executive and his family. It claims to put the oil into romantic turmoil. Also an Oscar first this year is that robots, instead of humans, have been nominated best actor and actress. Three of the five nominated robots, and two supporting robots, were made in China. Film formats have changed from 10 years ago and have lost the plot, literally, as viewers can select their own endings. The Oscars have taken this into account, and also for the first time, are allowing viewers to select their favorites."

French envoy sees 'fantastic' opportunity in China relations

[2014-03-06 08:21]

The ongoing reforms being carried out by China's top leadership and the country's growing influence on the scene of international affairs will continue to create positive momentum in its cooperation with Europe including France, a senior French politician and diplomat said.

Taxpayers getting their money's worth

[2014-03-06 08:21]

As a veteran reporter of the annual legislative and political advisory sessions, I consider the two sessions a big political gala.

Sound bites

[2014-03-06 08:21]

"How can you make them (managers born in the 1950s and 1960s) use cell phones and the Internet like people born after the 1990s? That's virtually impossible. Now the market is in the hands of people born after the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. You have to let the young people take over the management of your company."