IPR given high priority at two sessions

Editor's Note: This is the seventh, and also the last, in a series of previews focusing on major issues expected to be discussed at the two sessions. The nation's top body of political advisers will convene on Sunday, while the session of the nation's top legislature, the National People's Congress, will begin on Tuesday.

Swine fever prompts call for biosecurity

Agricultural experts have called for upgrading pig breeding methods and tightening biosecurity after the ongoing African swine fever has exposed irregularities in the pig industry.

Rural areas to benefit from expansion of e-commerce

China is committed to expanding e-commerce in rural areas to promote agricultural products and increase farmers' incomes, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said.

Tintin makes return journey to Shanghai

Tintin has ventured again to Shanghai with the opening of the country's first flagship shop themed on the classic Belgian cartoon character, much welcomed by its Chinese fans spanning several generations.

Indonesian, Malaysian journalists visit Xinjiang

URUMQI - A group of journalists from Indonesia and Malaysia visited the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region from Feb 22 to 27 to interview local people and find out about the region's development and how it implements policies against extremism.

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Tasks listed in protection of Qomolangma

The recent ban on ordinary tourists entering the core zone of Qomolangma National Nature Reserve is aimed at restoring the area's vulnerable ecosystem after years of rapid tourism development, a spokesman from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said on Thursday.

Action plan created to improve water quality in Yangtze River

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has drawn up an action plan to improve the water quality of the Yangtze River over the next two years, it announced on Thursday.

Ministry to speed development of self-driving vehicles

The Ministry of Transport will take steps to boost the development of autonomous driving technology in China, according to Minister Li Xiaopeng.

Xinjiang's ethnic harmony, economic progress make good impression on visitors

URUMQI - Alsayed Mahmoud Al-Sharif, first deputy speaker of Egypt's House of Representatives, meticulously wrote down his mobile phone number and gave it to the CEO of a company based in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

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Activity set to honor PLA Navy birthday

China will host a multinational naval activity on April 23 in Qingdao, Shandong province, to honor the 70th birthday of the People's Liberation Army Navy, according to a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense.