On March 11, 2025, China's annual "two sessions," the annual meetings of China's top legislature, the National People's Congress (NPC), and the top political advisory body, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), concluded in Beijing.
This photo taken on March 4, 2025 shows the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China.…
BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- China has released this year's government work report in various formats to make it more accessible to the public.
The People's Publishing House has published the report as a booklet and in a video-graphic format.…
Many Chinese cities have become top travel destinations in recent years, attracting a growing number of tourists while experiencing consumption growth. Together their insights and stories stand as examples of how other cities can grow their own tourism industries and maintain them.…
BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Two reports approved Tuesday at the third session of the 14th National People's Congress were released in full via Xinhua News Agency on Thursday.
The report on the implementation of the 2024 plan for national economic and social development and on the 2025 draft plan for national economic and social development has three parts:
I.…
This photo taken on Nov. 13, 2024, shows the "Land Aircraft Carrier," a flying car developed by Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG, at the low-altitude economy area of Airshow China in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province.…
Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with journalists who covered the third session of the 14th NPC, extending his appreciation for their efforts, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 12, 2025. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)
BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislator Zhao Leji on Wednesday met with journalists who covered the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), extending his appreciation for their efforts.…
This photo taken with a mobile phone shows people watching a sand table model of a real estate project in east China's Shanghai, May 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Zheng Juntian)
BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) -- For a long period of time, owning a home has been a common aspiration among Chinese citizens who rushed to towns and cities during the country's urbanization drive.…
BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The following is the full text of the government work report delivered at the third session of the 14th National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China on March 5, and approved on March 11.
Please see the attachment for the document.…
SHANGHAI, March 21 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai is becoming a key investment destination for international theme park operators as they look to capitalize on China's expanding entertainment and travel markets.
The influx of more international brands comes following the success of two big predecessors: Shanghai Disney Resort and Universal Beijing Resort.…
People watch the demonstration of a humanoid robot and a robotic dog at the booth of Honor at the 2025 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, March 3, 2025. (Photo/Xinhua)
China's latest commitment to advancing cutting-edge technologies — including quantum computing, artificial intelligence and 6G — will solidify its position as a global leader in innovation, and the strategic push will enable the country to navigate global uncertainties while sustaining its competitive advantage, experts and business executives said.…
Editor's Note:
Since the publication of the first volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China in 2014, the book has garnered widespread recognition globally, becoming a key resource for political figures, scholars, and experts in many countries. It stands as the leader's work with the most published languages, the widest coverage, and the greatest global influence, opening a "window of thought" for understanding China in the new era.…
An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on unswervingly consolidating and developing the public sector and unswervingly encouraging, supporting and guiding the development of the nonpublic sector was published on Sunday, sending a clear message again that the country remains committed to bolstering the growth of the private economy.
The article by Xi, who is also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, came nearly one month after he held a special symposium on private enterprises on Feb 17, aiming to boost private businesses.…
A woman uses BCI technology to type on a computer. (Photo/Courtesy of Tianjin University)
China's healthcare authority on Wednesday issued a pricing guideline for neural system care services, which specifically listed brain-computer interface (BCI) as an independent category, paving the way for the rapid clinical application of BCI technology in clinical use.…
Wu Tengxin offers his input during a legislative research session on a proposed law for building a barrier-free living environment, in Jianghai district, Jiangmen, south China's Guangdong province. (Photo provided by the standing committee of the Jianghai district people's congress)
In a modest corner of Jiangmen, south China's Guangdong province, residents of Weidong village are experiencing firsthand a form of democracy that starts at the grassroots level and reverberates all the way to Beijing.…
China has largely scaled up its fiscal firepower toward consumption-boosting initiatives — a top priority on the country's policy agenda for the year ahead — in order to offset sluggish homebuying appetites and possible shocks to overseas demand, analysts said.
Along with a consumer goods trade-in program, policymakers will also increase fiscal spending on public services to alleviate financial burdens on households and empower them with greater purchasing power, thus creating necessary conditions for consumption-led growth, they added.…
The "AI Plus" initiative has come under the spotlight at this year's annual sessions of China's national legislature and the top political advisory body, with some lawmakers from the home appliance sector sharing their insights and proposals during this year's two sessions.
The government work report this year has pledged to further promote the "AI plus" initiative in 2025, recognizing AI as essential for fostering new quality productive forces, the Xinhua News Agency reported.…
BEIJING, March 11 (Xinhua) -- A selection of press photos from Xinhua on the annual sessions of China's top legislature and top political advisory body.
This photo taken on March 4, 2025 shows the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China.…
Gao Zhidan, director of China's General Administration of Sport, attends an interview after the closing meeting of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)
Gao Zhidan, director of China's General Administration of Sport, attends an interview after the closing meeting of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 11, 2025.…
Deputies to the 14th National People's Congress arrive for a group interview ahead of the closing meeting of the third session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 11, 2025. (Wang Zhuangfei/chinadaily.…
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BEIJING, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature, held the closing meeting of its third session on Tuesday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders attended the meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.…
Deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) arrive for a group interview ahead of the closing meeting of the third session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)
Deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) attend a group interview ahead of the closing meeting of the third session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 11, 2025.…
Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders including Li Qiang, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng attend the closing meeting of the third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)
BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- China's top political advisory body on Monday concluded its annual session, calling on political advisors to make new and greater contribution to advancing Chinese modernization.…
Lian Yuming, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), attends a group interview ahead of the closing meeting of the third session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)
Members of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) attend a group interview ahead of the closing meeting of the third session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 10, 2025.…
The 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee concluded its third session on Monday and the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) wrapped up its third session on Tuesday. Here's a look at key moments involving President Xi Jinping during this year's two sessions.…
During this year's two sessions, a National People's Congress (NPC) deputy from Chongqing Municipality presented a smart robot dog designed and developed by a local technology company. The cute canine wagged its tail and displayed playful dog-like behaviors, delighting onlookers.…
“Who holds a Chinese five-star card?”
Recently, a message has sparked a heated discussion in the PandaGuide WeChat community.
The five-star card is an alternative name for the new version of the People's Republic of China Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card.…
The surge of DeepSeek has brought AI into the spotlight for Chinese society. AI has been one of the most hotly discussed topics during this year's "two sessions," the annual gathering of China's top legislature and top political advisory body.…
This year, nearly 3,000 National People's Congress (NPC) deputies and over 2,100 Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) members are attending the "two sessions", or "lianghui", China's annual grand political event with their motions and proposals. Join a People's Daily Online reporter to hear about the new suggestions and proposals brought forth by them.…
China's two sessions are currently underway, and many may be wondering: Can the voices of the people be heard in this legislative process? The answer is yes. People's Daily reporter Zhan Huilan explains the process and speaks with NPC deputies.…
This year, more than three thousand journalists have registered to cover the "two sessions," China's annual political event, including many from abroad. Follow People's Daily Online reporter and hear their views on the "two sessions," as well as China's future development.…
At this year's "two sessions," the annual gathering of China's top legislature and top political advisory body, DeepSeek, a popular Chinese AI and a shining example of the country's "new quality productive forces," became a hot subject.
Wu Qing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), stated at a news conference that, "If someone does not talk about DeepSeek these days, it appears that they are not fashionable.…
Women currently have more growth opportunities in the field of science and technology than years ago and are demonstrating their value through dedication, said Xie Ziqing, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, during the two sessions.
Xie, also the vice-president of Hunan Normal University, said women are fully capable of participating in cutting-edge scientific research.…
If you're new to agriculture and have a piece of land you'd like to cultivate, the Seed Large Language Model "Fengdeng", released in April last year, could be a valuable resource.
Fengdeng acts as a personal farming adviser, recommending crop varieties best suited to your land and guiding you on planting techniques based on your land's characteristics.…
Lian Yuming, chief expert of the Three-River-Source National Park Administration
The overall improvement in the diversity, stability and sustainability of the ecosystem in the "Water Tower of China" on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has led to an annual increase of over 6 percent in the oxygen levels of water resources at the Three-River-Source National Park. The Tibetan antelope population has grown from over 20,000 at the beginning of conservation efforts to more than 70,000.…
Shanxi province has made significant progress over the past year in advancing county-centered urbanization, aiming to create a model that aligns with modernization goals while maintaining local characteristics.
"The urbanization rate of counties in the province has steadily increased by 1 percent annually," said Chang Shuming, Party secretary of Jinzhong, a city in Shanxi, and deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature.…
As global manufacturing rapidly shifts toward digitalization and intelligent development, the deep integration of artificial intelligence into the sector has become a key driving force for high-quality development and a key battleground in global tech competition, said Zhang Fan, a deputy to the National People's Congress.
Zhang, who is also director of the science and technology innovation department of China Electrical Equipment Group Co Ltd, highlighted the rapid evolution of AI technologies — including large language models, generative AI and embodied AI — saying that they are reshaping global industrial competition and integrating into various industries.…
A Transfar employee works at a plant science research center in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in December. (Lu Zhe/Xinhua)
Private enterprises in China must make more efforts to embrace artificial intelligence in order to gain a lead globally, a national lawmaker said on the sidelines of the two sessions that end on Tuesday.…
Eyeing the huge market potential brought by the rapid growth of intelligent connected vehicles, a major Chinese electronics manufacturer is accelerating its expansion in the global automotive components sector to get ahead of the curve.
"We are fully committed to seizing the high ground in new energy vehicle intelligence and keeping pace with industry developments and emerging industry trends to maintain steady growth in the global automotive market," said Wang Laichun, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and chairwoman and founder of electronics manufacturer Luxshare Precision Industry Co Ltd.…
Jingdezhen, dubbed the porcelain capital of China, is opening its doors to the world with a more inclusive and innovative approach, accelerating its efforts to become a creative hub that attracts international ceramic artists and foreign tourists, said Hu Xuemei, Party secretary of Jingdezhen and a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress.
With a pottery history spanning more than 2,000 years, an official kiln history lasting over 1,000 years and a legacy of imperial kilns extending more than 600 years, Jingdezhen, a city in Jiangxi province, possesses one of the richest and most remarkable ceramic cultural heritages in the world, making it a major draw for visitors.…
SHANGHAI, March 21 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai is becoming a key investment destination for international theme park operators as they look to capitalize on China's expanding entertainment and travel markets.
The influx of more international brands comes following the success of two big predecessors: Shanghai Disney Resort and Universal Beijing Resort.
On March 11, 2025, China's annual "two sessions," the annual meetings of China's top legislature, the National People's Congress (NPC), and the top political advisory body, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), concluded in Beijing.
This photo taken on March 4, 2025 shows the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China.
People watch the demonstration of a humanoid robot and a robotic dog at the booth of Honor at the 2025 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, March 3, 2025. (Photo/Xinhua)
China's latest commitment to advancing cutting-edge technologies — including quantum computing, artificial intelligence and 6G — will solidify its position as a global leader in innovation, and the strategic push will enable the country to navigate global uncertainties while sustaining its competitive advantage, experts and business executives said.
Editor's Note:
Since the publication of the first volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China in 2014, the book has garnered widespread recognition globally, becoming a key resource for political figures, scholars, and experts in many countries. It stands as the leader's work with the most published languages, the widest coverage, and the greatest global influence, opening a "window of thought" for understanding China in the new era.
Ministers interviewed after closing meeting of 3rd session of 14th NPC/
Deputies attend group interview ahead of closing meeting of NPC annual session/
CPPCC members attend group interview ahead of closing meeting/
2nd plenary meeting of 3rd session of 14th CPPCC National Committee held in Beijing/
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NPC delegations hold meetings to deliberate government work report/
Political advisors from sports sector meet at third session of 14th National Committee of CPPCC/
Ministers give interviews after NPC opening meeting/
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Press center opens for China's annual "two sessions"
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