: Xi's 'two sessions' messages point way for China at historic development juncture

: China's top legislature wraps up annual session

: Growth target of over 6% not low: Chinese premier

: China's top political advisory body wraps up annual session

: Chinese FM meets press on foreign policy, relations

China embarks on new journey toward socialist modernization as key blueprint approved: China's top legislative body on Thursday approved a development blueprint for the next five to 15 years to guide the country's march toward modernization, a dream pursued by many generations of Chinese.

China adopts decision to improve Hong Kong electoral system: The National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, on Thursday adopted a decision on improving the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

Opinion >>

China to advance rural vitalization
By He Shuquan

As China moves towards its second centennial goal, it continues to set an ambitious vision to comprehensively push forward rural vitalization and accelerate the modernization of agriculture and rural areas.

Two Sessions set course for new journey
By George N. Tzogopoulos

China's Two Sessions of this year are particularly important as the country will start its new development blueprint for the next five years and beyond.

Highlights of the sessions >>

China adopts decision to improve Hong Kong electoral system

: The National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, on Thursday adopted a decision on improving the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

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Issues

The economy >>

Growth target of over 6% not low: Chinese premier: A growth target of over 6 percent in 2021 is not low considering the size of the Chinese economy, and the target is set to guide expectations to consolidate economic recovery foundation and pursue high-quality development, said Premier Li Keqiang Thursday.

Diplomacy >>

Improving HK electoral system will guarantee residents' democratic rights: Improving the electoral system in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will ensure Hong Kong residents better realize their democratic rights and freedom, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in Beijing on Tuesday.

Poverty alleviation >>

China vows to cement progress in poverty alleviation: After declaring victory in eradicating absolute poverty, China is finding ways to ensure that the people's movement up the economic ladder is sustained and no one backslides into poverty.

Other issues >>

NPC deputy proposes improved care for elderly, school-age children: Xu Wenguang, secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Quzhou Municipal Committee, called for improved care and services for the elderly and school-age children during this year's session of the National People's Congress (NPC), the country's top legislature.

China Wiki >>

Photos >>

Employees harvest pineapples at Fengyuan Village, Hainan

Huzhou in Zhejiang provides service platform for young e-commerce entrepreneurs

Volunteers carry out variety of activities on 'Lei Feng Day' across China

Workers harvest mussels at port in Rizhao, Shandong

Cheery blossom park in Wuhan opens to public