Skilled workers don't get the respect they deserve

First Person | Geng Jiahua

Rules on rare plants a boon for botanists

Shen Jianyong's job requires a lot of patience. As a botanist, he has spent countless hours searching for rare plants in the wilds of Southwest China - and sometimes months waiting for the government to give him permission to take a sample.

Pledge to cut bureaucracy, curb pollution

Ministries responded to a series of recent public concerns, including the construction plan for Xiongan New Area, soil pollution, excessive industry qualification standards, and integration of citizens' information.

Policy digest

Cabinet regulates govt construction projects

China provides example for the world

Editor's Note: The Communist Party of China concluded its 19th National Congress last week in Beijing. China Daily asked five prominent experts for their views on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, which was introduced at the congress.

Q&A|Tom Harper

The 19th CPC National Congress introduced Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, for China's long-term development. How do you think it will guide China's future?

Q&A|Ferdinando Nelli Feroci

The 19th CPC National Congress introduced Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, for China's long-term development. How do you think it will guide China's future?

Q&A|Tanaka Aggrey Chitsa

The 19th CPC National Congress introduced Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, for China's long-term development. How do you think it will guide China's future?

Q&A|David P. Loevinger

The 19th CPC National Congress introduced Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, for China's long-term development. How do you think it will guide China's future?

New era on the road to 2050

Soccer project puts left-behind kids in spotlight

Chu Wenhao and his teammates from a rural primary school couldn't stop themselves from shedding tears after they recently failed to win a two-day soccer tournament.

I will always stay true to my original mission to help rural children

Huang Yujia, a student at the Shanghai American School who founded Youth Spotlight.