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March 7, 2016

China’s Finance Minister: Gov’t has room to take on more debt

China’s Finance Minister said growth will slow in the future, but the country still has room to increase government debt.

March 7, 2016

China President Xi warns against ‘Taiwan independence’ in any form

China’s President Xi Jinping has pledged to contain any moves by Taiwan toward formal independence in his first public remarks on the issue after the Taiwan election in January.

March 7, 2016

China’s population to reach 1.42 billion by 2020

China’s population is predicted to reach 1.42 billion by the end of 2020, according to a draft outline of a short-term development plan released on Saturday.

March 6, 2016

Scholar Liu Huawen about China’s new domestic violence protection law

China’s first anti-domestic violence law took effect earlier this week. It is seen as an important step the country has taken to protect the rights of women, children, and senior citizens. The law also streamlines the process of obtaining restraining orders.

March 6, 2016

NPC and CPPCC: Lawmakers discuss Belt and Road Initiative

President Xi Jinping’s proposed the Belt and Road Initiative has been a hot topic during the political season. CCTV’s Hou Na reports from Beijing about expectations for the initiative.

March 6, 2016

NPC and CPPCC: Senior economist Li Yining on Chinese economy in 2016

Supply side-reform is dominating the Two Sessions of the NPC and the CPPCC. Five national political advisors have briefed the media on this subject of how China will push forward reforms in various sectors across the country. CCTV’s Xing Zheming reports from Beijing.

March 6, 2016

NPC and CPPCC: China’s economic planner expects no hard landing

The head of China’s economic planning agency says the recent economic slowdown is not serious. On the sidelines of the annual National People’s Congress, Xu Shaoshi — who heads the National Development and Reform Commission — said China is fully capable of keeping economic growth […]

March 5, 2016

China’s National People’s Congress opens annual session

For China’s economy a flexible forecast. Beijing has set a range for its projected economic growth for only the second time.

March 5, 2016

China targets economic growth of 6.5 to 7 percent in 2016

Beijing has set a range for its projected economic growth for only the second time in history.

March 5, 2016

Key figures in China’s government work report

Following are 20 figures and facts highlighted in a government work report distributed to media ahead of the annual session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) on Saturday morning.

March 5, 2016

China sets cap for energy consumption for first time

China aims to keep energy consumption within 5 billion tonnes of standard coal equivalent by 2020, it said in its five-year plan published on Saturday, marking the first time the world’s second-biggest economy has set such a target.

March 4, 2016

The Heat: CPPCC-NPC and China’s 13th Five-Year Plan

As members are gathered in Beijing for the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, or CPPCC, thousands of elected delegates are attending the National People’s Congress, or NPC.

March 4, 2016

Two Sessions highlights outlined at NPC press conference

The 4th Session of the 12th National People’s Congress held its first news conference on Friday in Beijing, ahead of the NPC session officially opening on Saturday.

March 3, 2016

China’s 2016 political season kicks off in first meeting of top advisory body

China’s annual political season began Thursday as the country’s top advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, convened in Beijing. China’s national legislature, the National People’s Congress, will meet just two days later. The meetings of both bodies are known as the “two sessions”.

March 3, 2016

Buzzwords from China’s NPC, CPPCC from A-Z

Here are some of the buzzwords and hot topics that will be discussed from A to Z at the plenary sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the national committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), popularly known as the “two sessions.”

March 3, 2016

Complete coverage of the 2016 NPC and CPPCC

Follow CCTV America’s coverage of China’s NPC and CPPCC.

March 15, 2015

China focuses on accelerating its economy, strengthening rule of law

As China’s annual political season came to a close, Premier Li Keqiang delivered Beijing’s outlook for the future. His message to the world: Beijing is focused on accelerating its economy, strengthening rule of law, and improving the livelihood of its citizens.

March 14, 2015

CPPCC member Qian Yingyi discusses Chinese entrepreunership

According to Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, China regards entrepreneurship and innovation as growth engines of its economy. For more on this, CCTV’s Tian Wei interviewed CPPCC member Qian Yingyi.

March 13, 2015

CPPCC concludes its annual session; nearly 6,000 proposals submitted

China’s top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng on Friday called for continuing efforts to pool “positive energy” to contribute to the country’s development during his speech to wrap up the CPPCC’s annual session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday.

March 12, 2015

NPC report: 28 high-ranking officials probed for corruption in 2014

A total of 28 officials at the provincial or ministerial level and higher were placed under judicial investigation for corruption last year, according to a report of China’s top procurator.

March 11, 2015

State-owned enterprises under scrutiny

China has strengthened its anti-corruption campaign in State-owned enterprises. The investigation from the Party’s Disciplinary Commission began after the Lunar New Year. Sources say task forces are looking into key state-owned giants, including the China National Grid, China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation and China Huaneng Group, […]

March 9, 2015

China the Road Ahead: Hong Kong political reform

The Hong Kong government just concluded a second round of public consultations on its electoral system reform.

March 9, 2015

Infographic: 9 charts that show the level of pollution in China

The environmental problems that have accompanied China’s development and government efforts to resolve them dominated the first day of the annual session of the National People’s Congress, which opened on March 5 in Beijing and will last until March 15. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang expressed […]

March 9, 2015

Lawmakers drafting new legislation regulating how laws are made

Lawmakers are revising a draft of China’s legislation law which regulates how laws are made. The revisions address social issues that have come with the country’s rapid economic development. Legislation power will be granted to more cities than before, but local governments’ power to issue […]

March 9, 2015

9 charts that show the level of pollution in China

March 9, 2015

China’s legislature proposes stricter food-safety standards, anti-graft laws

Stricter stipulations on food production and operation will be incorporated in China’s revised food safety law to guarantee food safety and safeguard the people’s health, said a legislator of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on Monday.

March 8, 2015

Chinese FM gives press conference for NPC session

China’s foreign policies was the topic of discussion at the latest NPC-CPPCC sessions. Foreign Minister Wang Yi met the press to review the past year’s big achievements. He also provided an outlook on what we can expect to see in the year ahead. CCTV’s Su […]

March 7, 2015

China fights coal dependency as its smog worsens

In his annual government work report, Premier Li Keqiang said China would reduce its energy intensity in 2015. In the coming year, carbon dioxide intensity will be cut by at least 3.1 percent. Both chemical oxygen demand and ammonia nitrogen emissions will be reduced by about 2 […]

March 6, 2015

Economists discuss China’s ‘new normal’ policy

Leading economist Lin Yifu says China has the potential to sustain economic growth of 8 percent if it upgrades its economy. Many economists joined a press conference on China’s new economic policy called ‘new normal’ at the Great Hall of the People, Friday.

March 6, 2015

The Heat discusses the CPPCC- NPC and its impact on the United States

The economy, military spending and the environment were on the agenda as China’s top advisory group and national legislature held annual meetings in Beijing this week. What was said and what does it mean for China, the United States and beyond?

March 6, 2015

China’s President Xi vows to punish polluters during legislative meeting

President Xi Jinping vowed on Friday to crack down on polluters in the smog-choked country.

March 5, 2015

Foreign Diplomats in Beijing have high hopes for China’s planned reforms

Chinese leaders are working to deepen reforms around the country in all areas at this year’s highly influential NPC/ CPPCC sessions in Beijing. Many see this as a time of big changes for the country.

March 5, 2015

China hopes to turn years of explosive growth to more sustainable path

China’s leaders insist slower growth is part of the plan to bring years of explosive expansion under control. What is being called China’s “New Normal” could mean wages going unpaid and businesses shutting down.

March 5, 2015

Chinese Premier Li releases wide-ranging goals for China at NPC session

China is trying to keep economic growth while adapting to the new normal of slower speed and higher quality. That’s the message from Premier Li Keqiang, outlining the government’s agenda for the upcoming year at the opening session of the National People’s Congress.

March 5, 2015

CPPCC work report will include anti-graft, reform, development recommendations

Anti-corruption word has been mentioned in a work report of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) for the first time in decades.

March 5, 2015

Jackie Chan riding the ‘duang’ wave at CPPCC

Jackie Chan might still be popular in China, but nowadays the actor is as well-known as fodder for jokes as he is for his gritty martial arts and slapstick humor on screen. His latest contribution to the country’s mass culture and entertainment: “duang”.

March 4, 2015

Lawmakers gather for annual National People’s Congress in Beijing

About 3,000 lawmakers from across China have arrived in Beijing for the annual session of the NPC.

March 4, 2015

China’s famous National People’s Congress has huge influence on Chinese policy

CCTV America’s Mike Walter interviewed Chinese political analyst Dali Yang about the importance of the National People’s Congress session.

March 4, 2015

China, U.S. state of California join forces to create more clean energy

China’s pollution woes are taking a top spot at this year’s annual NPC/ CPPCC conference in Beijing. The CCTV documentary “Under the Dome” has created a new sense of concern over China’s air pollution issues as hundreds of millions of people have viewed it online. […]

March 4, 2015

Spot the famous at China’s CPPCC session

Yao Ming Occupation: Retired NBA player, current owner of the Shanghai Sharks, owner of Yao Family Wines in Napa Valley.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (front R), also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits members of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and joins their panel discussion in Beijing, capital of China, March 4, 2015. (Xinhua/Ju Peng)

March 4, 2015

Xi Jinping outlines peaceful development of cross-Strait ties at NPC

A presidium elected by the third session of the 12th National People’s Congress, the national legislature of China, held its first meeting Wednesday morning in Beijing.

March 4, 2015

China’s defense budget likely to increase 10 percent, lowest in 5 years

China will increase its defense budget about 10 percent this year, compared with last year’s 12.2 percent increase, a spokesperson for the annual session of the country’s top legislature said Wednesday.

March 3, 2015

China’s top political advisory body begins huge annual display

The annual conferences of China’s top political body, the NPC and CPPCC have begun in Beijing. It marks the start of the most important two weeks on the country’s political calendar.

March 3, 2015

Photo Gallery: China’s political advisory body begins annual session

The National Committee of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China’s political advisory body, started its annual session in Beijing Tuesday afternoon.

March 3, 2015

China’s political advisory body begins annual session

The National Committee of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China’s political advisory body, started its annual session in Beijing Tuesday afternoon.

March 2, 2015

Top political advisors to begin CPPCC meeting on Tuesday

The third session of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference or CPPCC will open in Beijing on Tuesday afternoon. A press conference was held on Monday to present the agenda and priorities of the meeting.

February 27, 2015

Exclusive interview with Evan Medeiros of US National Security Council

CCTV America’s Xuejiao Wei held an exclusive interview with Evan Medeiros, the senior director of Asian Affairs for U.S. National Security Council at the White House on Thursday. Medeiros discussed U.S.-China relations, the upcoming National People’s Congress and National People’s Political Consultative Conference in China, […]

December 26, 2014

Chinese lawmakers work on law to control air pollution

The Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress convened in Beijing on Monday to discuss the most pressing legal issue: environmental protection. The lawmakers held group discussions on an amendment to the air pollution law to enforce tougher penalties and controls. CCTV America’s Hou Na […]

September 1, 2014

China announces new framework for electing Hong Kong’s leader

The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) set a framework for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR)’s electoral reform. China ruled out allowing open nominations in inaugural elections for Hong Kong’s leader, saying they would create a “chaotic society.”

August 31, 2014

Universal suffrage implemented in Hong Kong electoral system

The 12th National People’s Congress Standing Committee approved several bills and reports focused on reforming Hong Kong’s electoral system.

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