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China eyes more proactive fiscal policy, further tax reduction
China will pursue a more proactive and effective fiscal policy with government fiscal deficit projected to be 3 percent of its GDP, according to the government work report delivered on Sunday.
Gov't work report reiterates opposition to "Taiwan independence"
The Chinese mainland will resolutely oppose and contain separatist activities seeking "Taiwan independence," a government work report delivered by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Sunday said.<br />
China to keep yuan stable in global monetary system
China will continue market-oriented reform in the RMB exchange rate mechanism and maintain the currency's stable position in the global monetary system in 2017, according to the government work report delivered on Sunday at the annual parliamentary session.
China vows to cut excessive urban real estate inventory
China will take targeted policies to cut excessive real estate inventory in the third- and fourth-tier cities and support residents to buy homes, according to a government work report delivered at the annual parliamentary session.<br />
Hot topics of the government work report by Premier Li
The fifth session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) opened at the Great Hall of the People on Sunday in Beijing. During the meeting, Premier Li Keqiang delivered a report on the government work. <br />
China sets 2017 GDP growth target at around 6.5 pct
China has set its GDP growth target at around 6.5 percent for 2017, compared with a target range of 6.5-7 percent last year, a government work report said Sunday.
Chinese leaders discuss economic, social development with political advisors
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and other senior leaders on Saturday joined political advisors in their panel discussions concerning the nation's economic and social development.
Xi calls on intellectuals to better contribute to nation
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday called on the country's intellectuals to play a bigger part in contributing to its development when joining a political advisers' panel discussion.
China actively participates in international affairs: spokesperson
Fu Ying, spokesperson for the fifth session of China's 12th National People's Congress (NPC)
Foreign gov'ts should not interfere in internal affairs: HKSAR gov't
A spokesman for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government said on Saturday that foreign governments should not interfere in the internal affairs of the Hong Kong SAR.
China will address challenges to Sino-U.S. relations with composure: spokesperson
If challenges are posed to the relations between China and the United States, China will take them as they come, a spokesperson told a press conference Saturday.
Property tax bill not to be discussed this year: spokesperson
There is no plan to submit a property tax bill to lawmakers for deliberation this year, a spokesperson for the annual session of China's top legislature said Saturday.
China, India should focus on cooperation rather than disputes: spokesperson
China and India as the world's two largest developing countries should focus on enhancing mutual understanding and boosting cooperation rather than dwelling on disputes, said a spokesperson for China's top legislature Saturday.
China's top legislature to continue exchanges with U.S Congress
The National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, will continue exchanges with the U.S. Congress this year to boost communication and understanding, a spokesperson for the NPC annual session said Saturday.
China's top legislature to open annual session Sunday
The annual session of China's top legislature, the National People's Congress (NPC), is scheduled to open Sunday morning in Beijing, a spokesperson told a press conference Saturday.
China to raise 2017 defense budget by around 7 pct: spokesperson
China's 2017 defense budget will expand by about 7 percent, a spokesperson for the annual session of the country's top legislature said Saturday.
China's top political advisory body starts annual session
China's top political advisory body started its annual session Friday in Beijing, ushering in a political high season that will continue with the opening of the country's top legislature Sunday.
Foreign reporters poised to cover China's political meetings
Media outlets from China and abroad are preparing to begin their coverage of this year's political sessions in Beijing, with more than a thousand foreign journalists accredited to attend the sessions.
Vocie from non-political citizens before CPPCC and NPC sessions kick off
On the eve of NPC and CPPCC meetings, China Plus randomly caught up with a number of non-political citizens on the streets of Beijing to hear their main concerns and their messages to policymakers.
China's top political advisory body to open annual session Friday
The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country's top political advisory body, will open its annual session Friday in Beijing, a spokesperson told a press conference Thursday.