BRI hailed as force for sustainable development

The initiative is providing opportunities across the globe as more countries agree to participate. Cao Desheng reports.

Vaccines face higher levels of scrutiny, quality control

Drug regulators and vaccine producers will face intensified scrutiny to ensure product safety and quality, a top drug supervision official said on Monday.

Nation working toward reducing myopia by 2030

The increasing prevalence of nearsightedness, or myopia, among students in China has been a public health concern in recent years and has now come to discussion at one of China's most important meetings, at which national political advisers have called for intensified efforts to remedy the situation.

Zone to spur Yangtze River Delta integration

A demonstration zone showcasing the integration of the Yangtze River Delta is designed to help the region better serve a larger area, said Li Qiang, Party secretary of Shanghai.

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China plots unique path to modernization

The role of new technology in China's modernization has impressed David Firestein, the president and CEO of the George H.W. Bush Foundation for US-China Relations.

Helping fellow villagers sell specialties online

Online store owner Liang Qianjuan never thought she would become a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress.

Nearly everything on table at two sessions

Every March, China holds its two most important meetings of the political calendar: the annual sessions of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the National People's Congress.

Biodiversity protection gains traction in legislature

As a reporter covering environmental issues, I always have to touch on new topics. There is a long list of issues that I have covered in the past year.

Premier calls on Jilin to upgrade industries

Premier Li Keqiang has called on Jilin province to upgrade its traditional industries, including the auto industry and agriculture in particular, to unleash the vitality of both State-owned and private enterprises.

Foreign investment law essential amid changing times, says top legislature

The formulation of the foreign investment law follows strict legislative processes, is based on a sufficient amount of public opinion and represents a consensus, legal professionals said.

Super-powerful Long March 9 said to begin missions around 2030

Chinese scientists are designing what is expected to be the world's most powerful rocket, according to a senior researcher.