On The Sidelines
Bullet train heads for achievement show in Beijing
2011-03-06 11:31:42
The central government has signed strict agreements with provincial governments to guarantee that they will meet a target calling for the construction of 10 million government-subsidized apartments this year.
Housing and social security top issues
2011-02-22 07:32:31
China's financial regulators said on Saturday that they have demanded that all mainland banks to check the possible loan risk related to high-speed railway projects.
Liu Xiang always a big draw at CPPCC opening 2011-03-04 14:11:13Liu Xiang managed to run away from the flock of journalists waiting outside the Great Hall of the People at this year's CPPCC annual session in Beijing.
Clearing the way for the sessions 2011-02-28 08:06:53Beijing will adopt temporary measures to restrict vehicles registered outside Beijing from using the city's roads from Monday to ensure smooth traffic flow during the upcoming two sessions of the country's top legislature and political advisory body.
Security bolstered for yearly sessions 2011-03-02 08:35:48Police and firefighters have raised their vigilance levels in capital Beijing ahead of the impending annual conventions of the country's top legislature and top political advisory body.
City made into no-fly zone 2011-03-01 07:31:17The skies above Beijing are to be made a no-fly zone as the city prepares to host meetings of the nation's highest bodies.
Delegate expresses concern over growing wealth gap 2011-02-23 13:46:43The growing gap between the rich and the poor is very dangerous, said Zhong Nanshan, delegate of Guangzhou People's Congress, Guangzhou Daily reported on Wednesday.
Medical reform challenges remain 2011-03-04 08:29:51More than a year after the latest phase of China's ongoing medical reforms started, the nation's top health official conceded many uncertainties remain about how best to improve public hospitals.
China to crack down on substandard health foods 2011-02-22 20:02:18China's food and drug watchdog Tuesday vowed a "ruthless" crackdown on the production and sales of substandard health foods and cosmetics this year.
Stress put on cheap housing project 2011-02-22 06:57:41The central government has signed strict agreements with provincial governments to guarantee that they will meet a target calling for the construction of 10 million government-subsidized apartments this year.
New property rules driving rent prices
Housing and social security top issues
2011-02-22 07:32:31"Livelihood issues", including an improved social security system and the provision of affordable housing, remain the top concerns of Chinese people.