Other Issues
Hebei sees gains from ties with major cities
Top leaders in Hebei believe the province will benefit from economic coordination in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, while accommodating more people to ease pressure on infrastructure and services in the two municipalities.
Building Bohai Bay economic zone a challenge: Official
The building of an integrated economic zone around Bohai Bay may bring huge benefits to the region but will also require intensive effort, said Tianjin's vice-mayor.
Beijing holds the key to regional integration
The dream of integrated development among Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province will remain just that, experts said, unless existing barriers to the proposal can be hurdled.
Former EU envoy predicts stronger Sino-European relations
A former European Union ambassador to China said he believes Beijing is serious about improving relations with Brussels and that Sino-EU ties will improve with President Xi Jinping's visit to Europe this month.
Shanghai education ahead of countryside
A delegation of British education officials visited Shanghai in February on the first stop of a tour of Chinese cities. They were looking for pointers on how the United Kingdom could raise the quality of its secondary schools.
Higher subsidies proposed for ecology protectors
Deputies at the ongoing two sessions called on the government to establish a system for compensating residents who make a contribution to the nation's ecology.
Top Beijing adviser promotes role for consultants
Legislation is the turf of the people's congress, so how can the political advisory body play a part in lawmaking?
China calls for tobacco control legislation
Chinese lawmakers called for speeding up legislation to ban smoking in public places at the ongoing annual session of the National People's Congress (NPC), which will conclude on Thursday.
Hunts for fugitives to intensify
Prosecutors nationwide will step up the hunt for those who have fled abroad, according to the top procurator.
Beijing seeks ways to relieve congestion
China was once synonymous with bicycles. Now, roads on which two wheels previously reigned supreme have become the domain of the motorist.
Deputy sees GPS as way to protect elderly
After telling how his friend's elderly father had been lost for several months, Huang Daifang, an NPC deputy from Jiangxi province, suggested that governments should buy GPS products for families with older members.
Sansha should have marine rescue base
The mayor of Sansha, Hainan province, proposes to establish a marine emergency and rescue base to deal with offshore emergencies involving fisherman and others.
+ MoreHighlights of the Sessions
- Fiscal, tax, financial reforms high on agenda
- Premier Li calls for new progress in mainland-Taiwan ties
- China, U.S. should expand common interests: Premier Li
- China to better handle relations between govt, market
- Premier: GDP target flexible, stresses employment
- Deputies eye national anti-terrorism law
