Circuit courts bring convenience and speed

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For many years, Huang Sizhou, a lawyer in Shenzhen, in the southern province of Guangdong, frequently traveled to Beijing in the north of the country to attend appeal hearings at the Supreme People's Court (the country's top legal chamber).

Technology provides ease of access to information

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In addition to narrowing the gap between litigants and the Supreme People's Court, China's six circuit courts are also providing better legal services via e-platforms.

Upgrading broadband and internet services will boost development

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When Premier Li Keqiang delivered his Government Work Report for on March 5, increasing broadband speed and lowering costs for internet services nationwide was one of the messages that attracted the widest attention, and applause, that day.

Policy digest

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Focus on border areas to improve livelihoods

Companies, healthcare among key issues raised

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The State Council, China's Cabinet, and its ministries have responded to a series of concerns from media outlets as well as the public.

Italy seeks synergies for economic revival

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Editor's note: This is the latest in a series of reports focusing on the development of the Belt and Road Initiative, the proposed trade route linking China with the rest of the world.

Prodi calls on world leaders to grasp burgeoning opportunities

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Romano Prodi, a former two-time prime minister of Italy, said the Belt and Road Initiative will change the lives of half the global population in the coming decades.

Polo descendant eyes China's future

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Siro Polo Padolecchia is the only living descendant of Marco Polo (1245-1324), the Venetian traveler and merchant whose book, The Travels of Marco Polo, provided Europeans with the first descriptions of China.

Grain collages put food on the table

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For residents of Shoudong in Hebei province, grain is not just a food staple, but also the material used to make beautiful collages and mosaics, which have brought prosperity to the formerly destitute village.

Job leaves taster in high spirits

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Gao Ling swirls the contents of a glass of baijiu, a Chinese distilled alcoholic beverage made from grain, noting its transparent appearance and sweet bouquet before taking a sip.

Around China

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Shaanxi

Beijing increases funding for hospitals

[2017-05-12 07:27]

China has been increasing financial support for the healthcare sector to guarantee all citizens affordable and proper medical services, according to senior finance and health officials.