G20 leaders need to switch focus from developed countries to promote economic recovery and global governance reform.
The opening ceremony and event settings of the 12th National Games, the country's "mini Olympics", shows a more frugal approach to the quadrennial event. Games put the focus back on sports Facts about National Games Opening ceremony in photos
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with outstanding individuals, units and organizations in the sports work in Shenyang, capital of Northeast China's Liaoning province, Aug 31, 2013.
President Xi Jinping urged the nation's military to make greater efforts in training troops and in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development.
Xi calls for innovation push in Dalian
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President Xi has visited the Shenyang military theater of operations and watched a training session for the country's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning.
Xi calls for innovation push in Dalian
Global governance institutions are urged to be more inclusive of China and other developing countries in the decision-making process.
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President Xi Jinping called for the nation's high-tech industries to embrace companies with advanced technologies and business management skills.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay state visits to Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan from Sept 3 to 13.
The Chinese Dream ideal will be the first academic lesson for primary and middle school students across China this year.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend theG20 Summit to be held in Russia and will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the summit.
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held a consultative meeting to solicit opinions on economic work from non-CPC representatives.
China's top leadership says it will guarantee that the 7.5 percent growth target for this year will be met, despite the continuing economic slowdown. CPC solicits opinions on economic growth China able to meet annual growth target