Highlights of the Sessions

CPPCC to open annual session Sunday

The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, will open its annual session at 3 p.m. on Sunday in Beijing.

Top political advisor wants annual session to reflect public thoughts

Chinese political advisors have been asked to convey real thoughts and appeals of the public during the upcoming second annual session of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee.

China's top political advisory body holds press conference

The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country's top political advisory body, will open its annual session Sunday afternoon in Beijing, a spokesperson said Saturday.

Sino-US cooperation is 'best option' for all

The signing of a mutually beneficial trade agreement at an early date will not only benefit China and the United States, but also will be good for the world economy, a spokesman for China's top political advisory body said on Saturday.

10 out of 31 regions post growth in consumption

Of China's 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions, 10 maintained double-digit growth in consumption last year, 21st Century Business Herald reported.

China to lift another ten million people out of poverty in 2019

China will continue to work vigorously to reduce poverty and lift no less than ten million people out of poverty in 2019, to lay a solid foundation for winning the battle against poverty, the State Council's executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang decided on Monday.

1,229 suggestions submitted about reviewing laws, regulations in 2018

China's top legislature received 1,229 suggestions on reviewing normative documents from the public in 2018.

No. 1 central document prioritizes agricultural, rural development

Agriculture, rural areas and farmer's issues remain China's top priorities for the 16th consecutive year as its "No. 1 central document" prioritizes development of agriculture and rural areas.

China's top legislature to review documents online

China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee will store normative documents on record on a digital platform to make it easier to review them, according to the legislative work committee of the NPC Standing Committee.