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Beijing committed to ‘one country, two systems’ says Premier Li Keqiang

Beijing will "unswervingly" implement the principles of ‘one country, two systems’ and maintain the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macau, Premier Li Keqiang promised in his first annual report.

Wednesday, 5 March, 2014, 1:01pm

Corruption the watchword as annual national summits near

Every year in March, the country's most important officials and businessmen will converge in Beijing for the two annual top-level political summits known as "Liang Hui".

17 Feb 2014 - 8:09am

Taiwan looks into legality of its residents in mainland China public posts

Taiwan is examining the legality of its people holding public office on the mainland, its bitter rival before cross-strait reconciliation in 2008. Such public posts include those on the local and national committees of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), local people's congresses and as consultants and deputy chiefs of local administrations.

21 Apr 2013 - 6:40am

Chilling history lesson for 'no' voter in Xi election

While an overwhelming 2,952 delegates voted yes for China’s newly elected President Xi Jinping on Thursday, the only  “no” vote has attracted considerable attention and debate on China's social media.

16 Mar 2013 - 5:01am 3 comments

English-language studies 'destructive' to China's education, says CPPCC deputy

The head of a national research institute in China said English-language studies were "destructive" to education, which is facing an "unprecedented crisis".

13 Mar 2013 - 2:43pm 24 comments

Western-style reform not on agenda, says CPPCC chief Yu Zhengsheng

China's new top political adviser has urged members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference to reject "impetuous and extremist attitudes" in political ideas and said the ruling Communist Party would explore its own political path and shun reform based on Western models.

29 Aug 2013 - 4:13am

Defector’s brother Yu Zhengsheng made chairman of CPPCC

A senior Chinese politician whose brother defected to the US in a major spy scandal was on Monday elected as chairman of the country’s highest-profile advisory organisation, state media reported.

12 Mar 2013 - 1:01am

No sign of anti-corruption law as CPPCC convenes

The Communist Party's top disciplinary body has yet to put a draft of the mainland's first anti-corruption law on its agenda, a top anti-graft official said this week, despite frequent pledges to accelerate the process.

10 Mar 2013 - 5:52am

Video: How much do foreigners know about Chinese politics?

As the Chinese parliament and its political advisory body hold their annual gatherings this month, “lianghui” (or “two sessions” a collective name for both National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference session) is probably the most popular topic of conversation.

8 Mar 2013 - 6:54pm

Feng Xiaogang hopes to make Cultural Revolution film

Mainland director and CPPCC delegate Feng Xiaogang expressed interest in shooting a film about the Cultural Revolution on Wednesday, according to a report in Southern Metropolis Daily.

8 Mar 2013 - 3:35pm

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