BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold a press conference on Friday on the sidelines of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress. He will answer questions of journalists from home and abroad on China's foreign policy and external relations.
Foreign companies remain steadfast in expanding their presence in the Chinese market, driven by the country's economic vitality and an increasingly optimized business environment that bolsters their confidence, business executives said on Wednesday. Despite rising geopolitical tensions and the surge of protectionism, they noted that China's efficient industrial and supply chains, coupled with its evolving innovation ecosystem, will provide a solid foundation for multinational corporations to invest and grow in the years ahead.
BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- China's economic growth target of around 5 percent for this year is achievable, as it aligns with the country's actual conditions and the laws governing economic development, an official said Wednesday. Achieving this target, however, will not be easy and will require tremendous efforts, said Shen Danyang, head of the group responsible for drafting this year's government work report, which was submitted to the national legislature for deliberation earlier in the day.
Zhang Yufei, an Olympic gold medalist in swimming, arrives at the Great Hall of the People ahead of the opening meeting of the third session of the 14th NPC in Beijing on Wednesday. (Zhang Wei/China Daily) Fanatic, disrespectful and sometimes toxic — the overzealous fan support of celebrity athletes has raised concerns across China's sports community, with the country's policy advisers and legislators lobbying against such blind idolization.
