Tibet official hails Panchen Lama's new position 2010-03-02 23:19:28
A high-ranking official of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Tuesday applauded the new position of the 11th Panchen Lama in the top advisory body, saying people of all ethnic groups in Tibet feel happy for that.
Lawmakers gather in Beijing for parliament session 2010-03-02 23:02:45
Chinese lawmakers from across the country have gathered in Beijing for the upcoming Third Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC).
CPPCC power goes far beyond free speech 2010-03-02 22:23:54
The power of China's top political advisory body goes far beyond freedom of speech, as its members also enjoy the rights of inspection and inquiry in participation of state affairs, a spokesman of the body said Tuesday.
Mainland, Taiwan economic pact to open to opinions 2010-03-02 17:21:05
The cross-Strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) would be open to opinions of business people on both sides before formal negotiations on details, a political advisory body spokesman said here Tuesday.
China's military no threat to other countries 2010-03-02 16:38:03
China's modern military forces would not pose threat to any other country, said Zhao Qizheng, spokesman of the annual session of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Tuesday.
Say goodbye to 'smilence' at annual sessions 2010-03-02 16:09:25
If you can ever find a word to describe what most of our members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) were doing at the sessions, it must be a word combining the most creative thoughts and a Chinese characteristic.
Press center opens 2010-03-02 08:13:05
Authorities will make their best efforts to satisfy foreign media's interview requests about the annual session of China's top legislature this year, an official said on Monday.
Parliamentary sessions draw global attention 2010-03-01 22:14:48
China's upcoming parliamentary plenary sessions are to become eye-catching events for major media and think tanks across the globe.
Booming real estate sector puts China at crossroads 2010-03-01 22:12:37
For China, from ordinary citizens to top policy makers, the phrase "real estate" brings a mixture of feelings. Strong investment in the sector has helped China recover quickly from the global financial crisis, but has also complicated China's economic future.
Panchen Lama becomes member of advisory body 2010-03-01 09:02:06
The 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu was among 13 people who on Sunday became new members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country's top advisory body.