Classical Shanghai area fueling debate

Controversy in Shanghai surrounding the preservation of a typical shikumen neighborhood - a residence block with courtyards and gates featuring stone frames - has shed light on the city's resolve to protect its historic buildings.

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Women work toward change

Ahead of this year's International Women's Day, which falls on Thursday, China Daily reporters talked with six businesswomen who are also national legislators or political advisers, inviting them to share their stories and insight on the role of women in today's fast-changing society.

Party leads nation to development 'miracle'

The country's decades of development "miracles" have resulted from the decisive leadership of the Communist Party of China, a China observer from Belgium said.

Two sessions, three key topics: Poverty, pollution, security

As the two sessions - the annual gatherings of the country's top legislative and advisory bodies - proceed, it's good to see where the country has come from in the 40 years since opening-up became a national policy.

Full of ideas, NPC deputy is flush with excitement

With her long, black hair and fair skin that hardly shows wrinkles, and a sweet smile, Wang Runmei, 43, appears to be only in her early 30s.

Adviser hopes to boost kindergarten teachers' pay

I checked in at a budget hotel along the North Fifth Ring Road in Beijing when China's top political advisory body started its annual session on Saturday.

What they say

People with disabilities face immense difficulties. Their problems concern lots of households. Ensuring the happiness of each person with a disability is to ensure the happiness of the entire family.

Space station core enters production

China will launch the core module of its manned space station around 2020 and is preparing the rocket that will lift the module, according to a program insider.

Govt pledges to redouble efforts to protect, restore environment

China will cut sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions by 3 percent this year and bring about a steady decline in the concentration of fine airborne particles in key areas, according to Premier Li Keqiang.

Messages from the NPC delegations' open day

We'll continue to eliminate the pernicious influence of the two corrupt officials Bo Xilai and Sun Zhengcai, as well as set up our new code of conduct. Under the leadership of the Party, and thanks to the General Secretary's support and guidance, Chongqing is marching ahead, united and confident. The future of Chongqing will be much better.

Palace Museum project to give visitors VR ride along ancient river painting

The fine art masterpiece Along the River During the Qingming Festival by 12th-century painter Zhang Zeduan is indisputably the best-known ancient Chinese painting.