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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Milk powder, GM food and pollution: Interesting quotes from NPC

"We must pay attention to the problems triggered by curbs on milk powder transportation and respond to people's concerns on the issue."

Yu Zhengsheng, Standing Committee member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China, on milk powder issue. 

Party veterans' offspring make up 1pc of CPPCC

The 2,237 members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference include 24 "princelings" - descendants of revolutionaries. Among them are Mao Xinyu, grandson of Mao Zedong , Zhou Bingjian, niece of late premier Zhou Enlai, Major General Zhu Heping, grandson of the Red Army founder Zhu De, and Deng Nan, daughter of Deng Xiaoping .

Don't hold your breath for major reform plan at NPC meeting

This year's National People's Congress and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference meetings are important in the sense that a new government will be "sworn in". The new premier will take up his position, together with a whole new cabinet - following the forming of a new Central Committee, ministers are expected to be reappointed as well, with a five-year term ahead.

Live updates of China's annual NPC meeting: behind the scenes and more

Continuous updates of China's annual week-long legislative session in Beijing, from China-watchers and SCMP journalists at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.