As a result of the widening national drive to combat graft, Ling Jihua, former vice-chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and 12 other deputies have been dismissed or forced to resign since March 2013 following corruption investigations, authorities said on Sunday.
As China's biggest annual political event approaches with spring, speculation is increasing about what destination President Xi Jinping will choose for his first overseas visit of the year, as a trip often follows the annual key legislative and consultative meetings, or two sessions.
"In my opinion, sending important public figures to events such as these has an importance that cannot be underestimated.
The goal of turning China into a soccer power has moved closer to being realized, with a top-level policymaking team approving a comprehensive reform plan to boost the sport from playgrounds to stadiums.
China's legendary Shaolin Temple in Henan province is poised to build a complex in Australia that will include a temple, four-star hotel, kung fu academy and educational facilities.
China is heading into a monetary easing cycle this year, and further policy adjustments will be seen in coming months, a government think tank leader said on Friday.
China's decision to extend tax cuts to more micro and small businesses may herald a more proactive fiscal policy this year amid unprecedented downward pressure, according to economists, while some traders feel more can be done to help them.
Taking a family photo used to be a big thing.
Bill Clinton did it. So did Boris Johnson, the mayor of London. For many tourists, even if they are not current or former dignitaries, a trip to Hong Kong isn't over until they pick up a made-to-measure outfit from one of its family-run tailor shops.
During Spring Festival, thousands of Chinese visitors flocked into shops in top tourism destinations such as Europe, the United States and Japan to buy branded local products. Here are some of the most popular products for Chinese buyers.
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