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Two Sessions

Technology key to new stage of reform

[2018-03-05 07:32]

China aims to achieve economic equality, improve living standards

Power worker proposes support for skilled team

[2018-03-05 07:32]

Before Xu Qijin started maintaining power lines in Suzhou, Anhui province, his time after nightfall was mostly spent in darkness. "Life was hard then. Even the kerosene lamp was a luxury and could usually only be used when doing homework," he said.

Innovation underpins achievements

[2018-03-05 07:32]

I've been extremely fortunate as a journalist to have witnessed several historic Chinese events from the front lines over the past 12 years.

Blue skies pave way for green lifestyles

[2018-03-05 07:32]

I have developed the habit of walking to work and for leisure if weather and distance permit. My smartphone counts the steps I take every day and sometimes I compare the record with my friends.

Nation to bolster growth through more pilot FTZs

[2018-03-04 08:23]

Many of China's pilot free trade zones, including in Shanghai and the provinces of Zhejiang and Sichuan, plan to build both coastal and inland free trade ports this year to put the country's economic growth on a firmer footing, government officials said.

Global firms confident in China business

[2018-03-04 08:23]

Foreign companies are optimistic about China's opening-up strategy and consider the country a priority investment destination.

Double-digit pickup in FDI likely this year, expert says

[2018-03-04 08:23]

Foreign direct investment in China is expected to see double-digit growth in 2018, buoyed by the country's forthcoming round of high-level opening-up measures, an expert has said.

Foreign investors seek enhanced cooperation with Chinese partners

[2018-03-04 08:23]

With China deepening its opening-up strategy, foreign investors in various industries are seeking enhanced development opportunities with domestic partners in China, not only just selling products, but more on technology cooperation.

Focus on new drivers of growth

[2018-03-04 08:23]

The main focus of the annual two sessions is usually the setting of the government's growth target for the year ahead.

Deputy seeks support for families with missing kids

[2018-03-04 08:23]

Bringing with her ideas on how to help families with missing children, Zhang Baoyan came to Beijing to attend the 13th National People's Congress on Friday.

Academic sees positive signs in reforms

[2018-03-04 08:23]

Eswar Prasad, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution based in Washington, hopes for strong measures to push forward China's economic and financial reforms during the annual session of the National People's Congress in Beijing.

Digital economy bringing beneficial disruption

[2018-03-04 08:23]

A former classmate, who resigned from her job as a research and development engineer at Facebook in the United Kingdom, has returned to Beijing and joined a local startup providing artificial intelligence technology and services. The startup has attracted strategic investment from the three biggest State-owned banks in China.