China to deal with five urban malaises
2015-12-29 09:55:34
Since the opening-up and reform policy was introduced in the late 1970s, China has witnessed urbanization on a massive scale as more than half the population now lives in cities compared with only 18 percent in 1978. The increasingly crowded and sprawling cities have been plagued by problems such as pollution, traffic, and rocketing housing price, deeming its urbanization plan as non-sustainable.
Billions in public funds recovered
2015-12-29 07:41:15
The top spending watchdog has recovered more than 380 billion yuan ($58.6 billion) of public money in the first 11 months of this year, as the country steps up efforts to root out corruption and curb irregularities in public spending.
Hectic year of trips brought acclaim and growing influence to country
2015-12-29 07:30:26
President Xi Jinping spent 42 days conducting eight trips abroad this year, as China's enhanced global role gets ever-increasing recognition.
Rap cartoon recaps China's reforms
2015-12-28 17:30:33
China's state broadcaster has produced an animated rap video about the country's reforms, days before the two-year anniversary of the founding of the central leading group for comprehensive reform.
Official from top legislature expelled from office, Party
2015-12-28 17:27:02
An official in China's top legislative body has been expelled from office and the Communist Party of China (CPC) for disciplinary violations.
Highlights of China's newly adopted counter-terrorism law
2015-12-28 17:12:02
China's top legislature on Sunday adopted the country's first counter-terrorism law in the latest attempt to address terrorism at home and help maintain world security.
New law to stamp out domestic violence
2015-12-28 07:58:50
Chinese policymakers approved the nation's first law against domestic violence, which "prohibits all forms of domestic violence".
Policymakers drop legal ban on surrogacy
2015-12-28 07:51:08
A proposed legal ban on the use of surrogate mothers has been scrapped after lawmakers raised objections over the effectiveness of such a move.
China adopts first counter-terrorism law in history
2015-12-28 07:35:43
China's top legislature on Sunday adopted the country's first counter-terrorism law in the latest attempt to address terrorism at home and help maintain world security.
Newly passed laws pave way for a safer society
2015-12-28 07:16:05
A series of laws have been passed by the National People's Congress Standing Committee that focus on protecting lives and making life easier for citizens.
Top 10 policy changes in China in 2015
2015-12-28 07:05:22
From the two-child policy to a unified pension system, from household permits for all to the delayed retirement age, all these policies will make a difference to the nation.
China passes law amendment to fight academic misconduct
2015-12-27 21:26:46
China's top legislature on Sunday adopted an amendment to the nation's Higher Education Law on academic misconduct.