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- Jul 24, 2014
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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, 1:01pmCorruption 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 - 8:09amTaiwan 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 - 6:40amChilling 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 commentsEnglish-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 commentsWestern-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 - 4:13amDefector’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 - 1:01amNo 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 - 5:52amVideo: 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 - 6:54pmFeng 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 - 3:35pmIn case you missed it
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