BEIJING, March 11 (Xinhua) -- During the ongoing "two sessions," the annual meetings of China's top legislature and top political advisory body, several scientists have shared exciting updates about the country's major science and technology infrastructure projects. These facilities, which include massive telescopes and deep underground laboratories, are entering a new phase of development during the country's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
Visitors try smart watches that actively monitor blood pressure at the Appliance &Electronics World Expo in Shanghai on March 20, 2025. FANG ZHE/XINHUA On a brisk winter day in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, a winding line of customers braved the cold outside a bustling milk tea shop.
BEIJING, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The following is the schedule for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on Thursday: In the morning, the NPC deputies will hold group meetings to deliberate on draft resolutions on the work reports of the NPC Standing Committee, the Supreme People's Court (SPC) and the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP). They will also deliberate on a draft decision on approving the report of the NPC Standing Committee on the work of the overhaul of laws and the proposed handling of certain laws and decisions.
Zhao Leji, executive chairman of the presidium of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), presides over the third meeting of the presidium at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Bin) BEIJING, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The presidium of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, held its third meeting on Wednesday.
