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Hailing from one of the country's poorest provinces, Wang Yang lacks the revolutionary pedigree of the so-called "princeling" party leaders. Yet since taking office in 2007, Wang has led a far-reaching crackdown on corruption resulting in several high-profile convictions, including that of former Shenzhen mayor Xu Zongheng. He has also overseen a rise in government transparency, making the provincial capital of Guangzhou the mainland's first city to publish its budget.
Disputes between China and Western nations over alleged human rights abuses in the restive region can be resolved only if both sides recognise the other’s concerns.
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‘Do not believe nor circulate’ attempts to question China’s basic economic system, China’s CPPCC chairman tells representatives of business communities at ‘two sessions’ gathering.
‘Do not believe nor circulate’ attempts to question China’s basic economic system, China’s CPPCC chairman tells representatives of business communities at ‘two sessions’ gathering.
Wang Yang, the number 4 in the party hierarchy, says any attempt to separate Tibet is doomed to failure as international scrutiny of Beijing’s policies grow.
Wang Yang, the number 4 in the party hierarchy, says any attempt to separate Tibet is doomed to failure as international scrutiny of Beijing’s policies grow.
Minister of Public Security Zhao Kezhi made the remarks on a visit to the region, saying cooperation on counterterrorism must be stepped up.
Minister of Public Security Zhao Kezhi made the remarks on a visit to the region, saying cooperation on counterterrorism must be stepped up.
Party ‘must scientifically grasp the situation of the Xinjiang work, focus on the ultimate goal of long-term stability’, Wang Yang says after four-day trip to region.
Party ‘must scientifically grasp the situation of the Xinjiang work, focus on the ultimate goal of long-term stability’, Wang Yang says after four-day trip to region.
The yuan replaced the US dollar as the most used currency in transactions in the Greater Bay Area development zone, a local branch of the country’s central bank said.
The yuan replaced the US dollar as the most used currency in transactions in the Greater Bay Area development zone, a local branch of the country’s central bank said.
Report says city should be given status of a centrally administered municipality on par with Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai and Chongqing.
Report says city should be given status of a centrally administered municipality on par with Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai and Chongqing.
Communist Party chief has been on the road to promote the message that time is ripe to get the economy back up and running, as deadline on first ‘centenary goal’ looms.
Communist Party chief has been on the road to promote the message that time is ripe to get the economy back up and running, as deadline on first ‘centenary goal’ looms.
Large parts of the country are under lockdown in an effort to contain Covid-19, hitting poor rural areas and bringing economic activity to a standstill.
Large parts of the country are under lockdown in an effort to contain Covid-19, hitting poor rural areas and bringing economic activity to a standstill.
China has rightly understood the transformative effect Christianity can have on a society, and the faith will prove its resilience in the face of persecution once again.
China has rightly understood the transformative effect Christianity can have on a society, and the faith will prove its resilience in the face of persecution once again.
While Muslim communities are in lockdown, the Han population is voting with its feet and leaving the region, sources say.
While Muslim communities are in lockdown, the Han population is voting with its feet and leaving the region, sources say.
Appointment of Wang Yang seen as ‘calculated move’ to assuage international concerns, but analysts doubt it will mean a change in Beijing’s hardline approach to the region.
Appointment of Wang Yang seen as ‘calculated move’ to assuage international concerns, but analysts doubt it will mean a change in Beijing’s hardline approach to the region.
Wang Yang, the country’s No 4 official, meets a delegation from Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and tells them situation may last for a long time.
Wang Yang, the country’s No 4 official, meets a delegation from Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and tells them situation may last for a long time.
China must be ‘prepared to fight tough battles’ this year, the nation’s largest political advisory body is told on the final day of ‘two sessions’.
China must be ‘prepared to fight tough battles’ this year, the nation’s largest political advisory body is told on the final day of ‘two sessions’.
Veteran Wang Yang is expected to go up a rung to executive vice-premier, while Shanghai chief Han Zheng will head political advisory body, sources say.
Veteran Wang Yang is expected to go up a rung to executive vice-premier, while Shanghai chief Han Zheng will head political advisory body, sources say.