China scraps approvals for first, second children
2016-01-06 09:43:00
China on Tuesday stopped requiring couples to apply for official approval before having a first or second child, following the end of one-child policy.
Inaccurate reports kill promotion eligibility
2016-01-26 08:08:08
More than 3,900 officials lost their eligibility to be promoted in 2015 because they concealed personal information in reports, Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.
Thousands of prisoners released in amnesty deal
2016-01-26 03:37:24
Inmates, most of whom were juveniles when they committed their crimes, have been released by the end of 2015 thanks to an amnesty deal.
Premier presses VAT reform to boost economic vitality
2016-01-25 22:50:26
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has called for efforts to expand VAT reform in 2016 to reduce the burden on enterprises and help industrial upgrades.
SPC website to track defiant defendants
2016-01-25 07:45:13
The Supreme People's Court is to build an online platform for people involved in civil trials to track the implementation of punishments handed out by courts, a top official said on Sunday.
Residency rules to be relaxed
2016-01-25 05:10:11
Restrictions on who can apply for permanent residency in cities are to be relaxed for selected workers, including those from the countryside, to encourage a new form of urbanization.
No sand in eyes: China's top graft-buster vows strengthened discipline
2016-01-25 02:11:56
China's top graft-buster Wang Qishan has vowed to further tighten the screw of regulations in the fight against corruption in 2016.
Chinese prosecutors probe 54,000 officials for graft, negligence in 2015
2016-01-25 00:35:14
More than 54,000 Chinese officials were investigated by prosecutors for bribery, dereliction of duty and other duty-related crimes in 2015, anti-graft chief Wang Qishan said in a work report published on Sunday.
Chinese Premier stresses human-centered urbanization
2016-01-24 23:14:14
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has urged efforts to deepen human-centered urbanization as it can improve people's livelihoods and boost economy.
Fourth session of 11th Shaanxi Provincial Committee of CPPCC opens
2016-01-24 11:19:36
The fourth session of the 11th Shaanxi Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) began on Saturday in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province.
Chinese courts pledge iron hand on terrorism, graft
2016-01-24 00:55:05
Chinese courts on Saturday pledged to hand down harsh punishments on terrorism and secessionist activities in addition to cracking down on graft.
Beijing sets population ceiling of 23 million
2016-01-23 17:49:59
In Beijing's blueprint, high ranking officials said its population should not exceed 23 million by 2020.