Xi Jinping, newly elected president of the People's Republic of China and chairman of the Central Military Commission of the PRC, makes a public pledge of allegiance to the Constitution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. XIE HUANCHI/XINHUA
Xi: Diversity key to modernization
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, proposed the Global Civilization Initiative on Wednesday, calling for respect for the diversity of civilizations.
Smithfield's success begs question how many win-win deals have been forestalled
Smithfield Foods, the largest pork producer in the United States, has turned losses into gains over the past decade after it was purchased by a Chinese company. Yet even the fast development of the Virginia company has not spared its CEO Shane Smith the trouble of spending time in Washington explaining to US government officials and lawmakers that the company's cooperation with its Chinese parent company WH Group is no different from that between other US companies and their investors.
Reform to build China into IP powerhouse
The recently concluded annual session of the 14th National People's Congress passed the State Council's institutional reform plan, signaling the start of a new round of reform which will improve China's development policy and governance system. The plan includes the restructuring of certain departments, adjusting their functions and responsibilities, and creating new State Council agencies.
People focus 'crucial' to govt strategy
The firm determination of China's new government to further practice the people-centered approach to improving people's well-being is impressive and should be respected by the world, foreign experts said.
Factory activity shows signs of new vibrancy
The recovery of China's sprawling industrial economy is expected to pick up pace this year, as more policies are in the pipeline to buoy manufacturing, and encouraging signs indicate enterprises' stronger willingness to invest, experts said.
High-end ships transforming maritime biz
Shanghai-based shipbuilders have been accelerating the development of specialized areas and setting ambitious targets for 2023.Those moves are expected to help the nation's shipbuilding industry as it becomes a world powerhouse in the field through high-quality development, industry experts said.
MOUNTAIN RETREAT
In winter, Jinshanling Great Wall looks like a snowy wonderland. The early morning frost descends upon the mountains, cloaking them in a shimmering blanket. As the sun rises higher and thins out the fog, the jagged peaks and rocky outcrops start to glitter.
Brilliant Bucks punch playoff ticket
PHOENIX — The Milwaukee Bucks walked into one of the toughest places to play in the NBA, snatched the lead from the Phoenix Suns midway through the fourth quarter and then closed with a flourish to earn a 116-104 victory.
