National political advisers pose in front of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday after the closing meeting of the third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.Wang Jing/China Daily
Advisers called on to serve major tasks
National political advisers have been urged to serve the country's major tasks and work to improve people's livelihoods through high-quality consultation and suggestions, in order to further promote China's modernization drive.
'Silver economy' shows promising potential
When a 78-year-old quantum physics professor goes viral "dissecting "Schroedinger's cat on short-video platform Douyin, when silver-haired models from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, strut defiantly at Paris Fashion Week, and when musicians with an average age of around 70 ignite standing ovations on stages overseas, it is further evidence that China's "silver economy" is rewriting the rules of aging.
Conservation dividends soaring at Poyang Lake
When Lu Xubo reflects on his 20 years of photographing migratory birds around China's largest freshwater lake, he says the strongest impression he has is that birds now exist more harmoniously with humans.
CPPCC's proposals and suggestions play pivotal role in country's policymaking
Bringing together representatives from various political parties, organizations, ethnic groups, and other sectors of society to conduct political consultation, democratic supervision, and participation in the deliberation and administration of State affairs, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference serves as a key component of the country's political system.
LOSING ITS WAY
Editor's note: In this weekly feature China Daily gives voice to Asia and its people. The stories presented come mainly from the Asia News Network (ANN), of which China Daily is among its 20 leading titles.
Israel suspends supply of electricity to Gaza
JERUSALEM — Israel ordered an immediate halt to Gaza's electricity supply on Sunday in an effort to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages, even as it prepared for fresh talks on the future of its truce with the Palestinian group.
Targeted moves afoot for local govt debt relief
China will employ a package of targeted measures to further address local government debt this year, with a particular focus on accelerating the debt swap program, reforming local government financing vehicles and curbing the accumulation of new hidden debt, officials and analysts said.
Embracing latest tech to fuel growth
Editor's Note: This year marks a critical milestone as China concludes its 14th Five-Year Plan.
Nations' trade cooperation reaches record heights
Amid a turbulent global landscape and shifting international trade environment, China-Russia economic and trade cooperation stood out in 2024 for its stability and resilience.
Chinese film boom talk of the town
Spring Festival box-office revenues experienced a remarkable surge, hitting a record of 9.51 billion yuan ($1.31 billion) by the end of the holiday (Jan 28-Feb 4).
LEVERKUSEN LOOKING FOR A MIRACLE
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso must channel the "Miracle of Istanbul", Liverpool's incredible comeback to win the 2005 Champions League final in which he played a key role, to overcome Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
