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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's elaboration of her government's commitment to engaging China sounded remarkably clear-minded, at least about the obstacles that lie in the way of better ties.
A reduction in the number of government leaders among the National People's Congress deputies would make a big difference to its fulfilling its role as the country's top body supervising the government.
For the first time in modern history, Asia's defense spending will exceed Europe's this year, according to the "Military Balance 2012" report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
The draft amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law, which the National People's Congress deputies are now reviewing, are a historic development.
In fact, audiences have the right to watch the movie they choose, and Chinese filmmakers would do well to reflect on why they prefer to watch Hollywood films.
Before signing the bill into law, US President Barack Obama should ask himself - will protectionism really save American jobs and help it escape the quagmire it has got itself into?
Despite the great achievements that have been made in promoting equal rights for women in past decades, there is still much to be desired when it comes to equality for women.
No one could miss the message that China is committed to peace and communication when Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi gave an in-depth deliberation on China's foreign policy on Tuesday.
Premier Wen Jiabao's announcement at the National People's Congress on Monday that fiscal expenditure on education will reach 4 percent of GDP this year is more than reassuring.
Premier Wen Jiabao's report on government work has struck a chord in and out of Beijing's Great Hall of the People because of its no-nonsense approach.
At present obtaining more land is only possible as a result of urbanization, when more farmers leave the rural areas to work in the city.
We should not dismiss or disregard such inch-by-inch progress, as the incremental achievements the NPC makes lay the foundation for a more democratic future.
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