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.

Cultural relics in downtown Beijing under protection

2016-01-23 17:44:31

Local officials vowed on Saturday to better protect cultural heritages in downtown Beijing to balance traditional culture and improve living condition for the locals.

Guangdong looks to Taiwan island for economic co-operation

2016-01-23 16:50:44

Guangdong's top political advisor urged political parties, groups, and organizations in the province to further advance their co-operations this year with their counterparts in Taiwan island.

Beijing firmly rejects cyber espionage allegations

2016-01-22 18:35:55

Beijing has categorically denied involvement in cyber espionage and said allegations leveled against Chinese citizens are "ungrounded and serve an ulterior purpose".

New environmental guidelines shift focus

2016-01-22 17:06:33

China's new five-year national development plan expands by two the airborne pollutants targeted for reduction in an effort to control severe smog.

Advisers differ on solutions to reduce traffic in Beijing

2016-01-22 11:54:53

Some members of Beijing CPPCC express concerns on easing the jam by charging congestion fees and limiting use of private cars.