The opening meeting of the third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference gets underway at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on Tuesday. Cai Yang / Xinhua
Advisers urged to enhance consultation
National political advisers have been urged to pool the wisdom and strength of the Chinese people in helping to achieve the country's development goals with high quality this year, which would lay a solid foundation for a successful start to the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).
Deputy suggestion process to be standardized
After her suggestions related to new energy vehicles were addressed last year, national legislator Cao Jingfang plans to continue advocating for the people's interests in the automotive sector again this year.
US returns 41 illegally exported cultural relics
China's National Cultural Heritage Administration is set to bring home 41 cultural relics and artworks that were illegally exported to the United States, following their handover by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in New York on Monday local time.
Legacy of service lives on
Editor's note: Liaoning is where Lei Feng (1940-1962), a soldier and national icon, lived and served. The province has preserved his spirit through memorials, educational sites, and annual "Learning from Lei Feng" activities at universities on March 5, Lei Feng Day, to honor his legacy. This special report explores how young people continue to uphold and share his ideals across cultures.
Europe to step up as Kyiv aid discontinued
Europe will step up to fill the void left by the United States' decision to pause military aid to Ukraine, senior politicians say.
The two sessions reflect the strength of whole-process people's democracy
The two sessions stand as a cornerstone of China's political calendar.
Voice of the Global South
The expansion of BRICS at its Kazan summit in Russia in 2024 offered an explanation as to why more countries have applied to join the bloc.
City officials looking for DeepSeek help
As the world is wowed by the meteoric rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese private artificial intelligence startup, cities in China are moving quickly to integrate its large language model into government services, offering a peek into the potential of AI to revolutionize public administration duties and responsibilities.
MNC execs eye business expansion in China
Editor's Note: This year marks a critical milestone as China concludes its 14th Five-Year Plan. To help in assessing the success of the process, we have asked multinational executives to share with our readers their insights about their business achievements in the past few years and further expectations in the years to come.
