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Village an urbanization model

[2013-03-07 08:07]

Local head says not all rural areas could replicate the experience

2nd child possible for more couples

[2013-03-07 08:07]

Rural couples in Shanghai, Tianjin and five provinces have been entitled to have a second child if either of them is the only child of their families, the country's deputy population planning chief and a lawmaker confirmed on Tuesday.

Rubbing elbows like one of the legislators

[2013-03-07 08:07]

By no means am I a national legislator, but over the past decade I've been enjoying some of the "perks" of a lawmaker, like meeting at the Great Hall of the People in early March each year.

Sound Bites

[2013-03-07 08:07]

"I am a doctor and I prefer to speak frankly. A person's health is related first to eating, drinking and air. Any kind of development will be nothing if the quality of food, water and air is not good."

Defense budget growth slows

[2013-03-06 07:06]

Despite mounting pressure on its peripheral security situation, China's defense budget growth will slow in 2013 for the second consecutive year.

Wen highlights environment and food safety

[2013-03-06 07:06]

Environmental protection and food safety were highlighted among issues concerning people's livelihood in Premier Wen Jiabao's Government Work Report delivered to the National People's Congress on Tuesday.

Sound Bites

[2013-03-06 07:06]

"It is very reassuring to learn that the government of China has set a target of 7.5 percent GDP growth while trying to keep inflation at a manageable level. It will not only maintain China's prosperity, but also help spur the regional and global economy, which Indonesia can benefit from."