Lawmakers' power to review extended

Legislators' powers of review and supervision are to be extended to budget expenditures and related policies, according to a guideline from the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.

Unmanned polar station 'successful'

The first Chinese unmanned weather station deployed at Dome Argus, the highest point on the Antarctic Plateau, has been hailed a success after completing a full year of testing.

Classic drum thrives after taking a beating

A 600-year-old percussionist tradition is still beating thanks to innovation, the perseverance of three generations and an enthusiastic battalion of young drummers.

Apology follows Nanjing insults

A man who insulted internet users that reported his inappropriate remarks about the Nanjing Massacre apologized to the public on Tuesday.

IN BRIEF (Page 7)

Looking ahead

Events and stories coming up in the next few days

On chinadaily.com.cn

Visit for breaking news and exclusive content

What is to be done about US gun scourge?

If I had a magic wand, an immensely powerful magic wand, I would just wave it and make all the guns in the United States, my home country, disappear. Problem solved. Maybe.

This Day, That Year

Editor's Note: This year marks the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up policy.

Two sessions can make a difference to people's lives

The first plenary session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference was held on Saturday, and the first plenary session of the 13th National People's Congress opens on Monday. People all over the country will be watching to see how the two sessions will affect the quality of their lives.

US and China can keep bilateral ties on track

Viewed through a pessimistic prism, it would appear that China and the United States are on a collision course, since the US has identified China as a rival and "revisionist state" seeking to undermine the Pax Americana.

Media passages show two sessions are becoming increasingly open

ON SATURDAY, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, the nation's top political advisory body, commenced its annual session, and on Monday, the National People's Congress, the nation's top legislature, begins its plenary session. This year, there are passages where NPC deputies and CPPCC National Committee members can be interviewed by the media before they enter the conference halls. Beijing News comments: