China's top political advisory body concluded its annual session on Thursday, pledging to uphold the leadership of the Communist Party of China and further develop socialist consultative democracy in the new era.
National political advisers produced more proposals on the economy this year as the country strives to build a modern economic system.
The Chinese economy is entering a new stage of medium-paced growth after rebounding last year, according to a senior economist. It is a stage that could be exposed to major risks brought by accumulated local government debt driven by unbending investment impetus, the economist said.
Large-scale commercial use of self-driving technology may become a reality sooner than expected, according to search giant Baidu Inc.
Britain's envoy to the Belt and Road Initiative has outlined how the United Kingdom plans to channel investment and expertise into the China-proposed major international economic development program.
Wang Haizhu, who works in the financial sector in Beijing, refuses to remain on the sidelines as China's war on poverty escalates.
Editor's Note: This year marks the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up policy.
A new leadership was elected on Wednesday to guide the development of the top political advisory body for the next five years.
Beijing said on Wednesday it hopes the reshuffling of chief US diplomats will not affect the development of relations and important areas of cooperation.
Millions of Chinese mourned the death on Wednesday of globally admired British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, 76, for his indomitable spirit and insightful probing of cosmic mysteries.
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