Sunday May 19 2013
New leaders establish environment to tackle problem of pollution

Ensuring air quality and river cleanliness is priority, He Na, Wu Wencong and Tang Yue report in Liaoning and Beijing.

Droughts raise water supply concerns

Authorities in Yunnan struggle to cope, especially in rural areas.

Donations for sick child star's care arouse mixed reaction

A large sum of money has been donated to a young celebrity diagnosed with a critical disease, prompting a heated discussion on the even-handedness of charitable giving.

Slower GDP growth 'best option'

Target may be better for long-term sustainable development: official.

GRAND OPENING

Top leaders walk into the meeting hall for the first session of the 12th National People’s Congress, which got under way in Beijing on Tuesday.

Xi says courage needed for deeper reforms

China's top political leader Xi Jinping called on Tuesday for the courage to "wade through a dangerous shoal" to help deepen reforms in the country's development.

Wen highlights environment and food safety

Environmental protection and food safety were highlighted among issues concerning people's livelihood in Premier Wen Jiabao's Government Work Report delivered to the National...

Baby killed by Jilin SUV thief

Confesses to choking 2-month-old boy after finding him in rear seat.

Growth target set at 7.5 percent

Premier stresses importance of consumption and narrowing the income gap.

Fu Ying, diplomacy's 'iron lady', turns on the style

No sooner had Vice-Foreign Minister Fu Ying been named spokeswoman for the first session of the 12th National People's Congress on Monday, than netizens' comments began to...

Reform will be within 'socialist system'

Spokeswoman said country has found an appropriate route and it is making headway.

Education through service gives a sense of reality

Firsthand experience of life among the people is an invaluable asset for the country's new top leaders, reports Peng Yining in Beijing.

Activities honor Lei Feng spirit

Residents will be taking part in a range of activities this month to commemorate the 50th anniversary of chairman Mao Zedong's call to learn from Lei Feng.

'Xinjiang class' helps to mold tomorrow's leaders, deputy says

Plea for increased numbers from region to be educated in cities

Female oceanauts needed

China is ready to welcome its first female oceanauts this year as the country is accelerating its deep-sea exploration, a senior official said.

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