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Push for a 'ministry of children' gathers steam 2011-03-03 07:38:39

The problems faced by homeless children and defects in the current system that is supposed to protect the vulnerable group were discussed on Wednesday at the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Food safety 'top priority' 2011-03-03 07:08:13

A warning to potential food safety offenders has been issued by a senior member of the top political advisory body after a number of incidents of food contamination caused deaths and endangered lives.

CPPCC to convene annual session 2011-03-02 22:51:01

The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country's top advisory body, will convene its annual session at 3 pm Thursday.

Internet debate heats up as 'two sessions' loom 2011-03-02 20:21:32

Discussions were heated among China's 400 million netizens, especially concerning the "two sessions," when they hope their opinions will be heard by the government.

Joint celebration helpful to cross-Straits ties 2011-03-02 17:35:54

China's top political advisory body spokesman said on Wednesday that if the Taiwan side would jointly celebrate the 100th anniversary of 1911 revolution with the Chinese mainland, that would be helpful to the cross-Straits communication.

China to take stronger measures to ensure food safety 2011-03-02 17:18:15

China has become increasingly aware of food safety issues, as indicated by the stricter penalty meted out for offenders in food-related crimes, a member of the country's top political advisory body said Wednesday.

China to adjust personal income tax 2011-03-02 17:05:22

An executive meeting of China's State Council, the Cabinet, approved Wednesday the draft plan to amend the personal income tax law to benefit middle and low-income groups.

China to disclose govt officials' assets 2011-03-02 15:43:58

Government officials' assets would be disclosed step by step, Zhao Qizheng, spokesman for the annual session of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), said Wednesday.

China should be wary of 'Net mercenaries' 2011-03-02 16:16:52

China should be cautious about "Internet mercenaries", a group of people posting comments online to manipulate public opinion, CPPCC spokesman Zhao Qizheng said.

CPPCC members urged to advise on five-year plan 2011-03-02 10:13:32

China's top political advisor Jia Qinglin on Tuesday called on his fellow advisors to give their suggestions to the country's proposed five-year economic and social development plan.

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