Opinions

Expectations from NPC 2011-03-05 07:48:04

For those familiar with the "big picture", the 2011 session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) that opens today may be more about macroeconomics than about anything else, because the road map for the 12th Five-Year Plan will assume center stage over the next 12 days.

Great expectations from two sessions 2011-03-04 07:45:54

On Saturday morning in the Great Hall of the People, Premier Wen Jiabao will present an extensive plan for China's social and economic development in the coming five years.

Calls to restore traditional Chinese characters 2011-03-04 14:06:25

China should restore the use of traditional Chinese characters in the mainland to replace the use of simplified Chinese

Medical reform challenges remain 2011-03-04 08:29:51

More than a year after the latest phase of China's ongoing medical reforms started, the nation's top health official conceded many uncertainties remain about how best to improve public hospitals.

'Public diplomacy at early stage' 2011-03-03 07:46:29

China's public diplomacy has not surpassed that of the United States as claimed by a US senator, said Zhao Qizheng, spokesman for the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

What rivets the world most at China's two sessions 2011-03-02 16:43:55

As China opens the annual sessions of its top political advisory body and top legislature this week, the whole world is poring over the two Chinese events that also bear global significance.

Two sessions to display peaceful development strategy 2011-03-02 16:15:03

The imminent annual "two sessions" in China will not only map out the country's major policies in the following five years, but also show China remains dedicated to peaceful development and achieving win-win results in its dealings with other countries.

China can learn from Japan's past 2011-02-28 07:45:56

During the course of Japan's rise to be the world's second-largest economy, the country paid a heavy environmental cost. Industrial waste and motor vehicle emissions threatened the nation. Because of drinking water and air pollution, some local residents suffered from Minamata disease and "itai-itai disease". "Damn GNP!" was a popular remark at that time in Japan.

Farming alone doesn't drive food prices 2011-02-24 07:38:01

International food prices began rising again last summer, and experts - from economists to government ministers - are debating the causes and consequences, and whether it will last long.

China should be judged properly 2011-02-21 07:35:39

Germany hopes for G20 deal despite Chinese opposition. China resisting G20 deal on indicators. China blocking G20 agreement on indicators. These are some of the headlines that flashed across the Western media during the weekend.

NPC closing meeting

Ariel on a mission-March 13, 2011

Daily Highlight March 13: CPPCC concludes annual session

CPPCC concludes annual session

NPC holds press conference on IPR protection

Sessions scenes

NDRC official: Income rise to match GDP growth

Bullet train heads for achievement show in Beijing