Deputies to the National People's Congress applaud President Xi Jinping (front, center), who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, and other leaders as they enter the venue of the opening meeting on Wednesday of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY
China's GDP target heralds steady growth
China is keeping the GDP growth target for 2025 unchanged at "around 5 percent", the Government Work Report said on Wednesday, while launching significant steps unseen for more than a decade to broadly invigorate domestic demand amid an increasingly complex and severe external environment.
New quality productive forces sought
China's emphasis on developing new quality productive forces based on local conditions and accelerating the establishment of a modern industrial system will provide strong momentum for long-term economic growth while enhancing the resilience and competitiveness of its industrial and supply chains, national legislators, political advisers and experts said.
Landmark gala show for impaired fans
From hearing the swell of orchestra, to seeing the twirl of pirouette, and understanding the nuance of a playwright's joke — experiencing the thrills of a performance can be a daunting task for vision- and hearing-impaired audience members.
LOSING ITS WAY
With hiking growing in popularity, maintaining mountain trails has become a pressing challenge. While some routes have attracted volunteers, there are still many trails that are not well maintained.
Trump gives blunt speech to Congress
US President Donald Trump used his address to a boisterous joint session of Congress on Tuesday to tout the accomplishments of the first 43 days of his second term, while excoriating his Democratic opponents and announcing that he would implement across-the-board reciprocal tariffs on April 2.
Reform, opening-up and people-centered development will continue to drive progress
In his report on government work, which opened this year's annual session of the National People's Congress, Premier Li Qiang introduced the hard-won achievements of 2024 and set a practical government agenda for 2025.
Strengthened solidarity
Shortly after assuming office for the second time, United States President Donald Trump announced a sudden 90-day suspension of the US Agency for International Development as part of his "America First" agenda, suspending billions of dollars in global funding.
Foreign firms sanguine on Chinese market
Foreign companies remain steadfast in expanding their presence in the Chinese market, driven by the country's economic vitality and an increasingly optimized business environment that bolsters their confidence, business executives said on Wednesday.
Global firms foresee fairer biz environment
Editor's Note: This year marks a critical milestone as China concludes its 14th Five-Year Plan.
Multifaceted works show writer-painter's novel ideas
A tray lifts Jing'an Monastery, a single hand holds the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, and chopsticks delicately turn the pages of the novel Fan Hua (Blossoms) — these whimsical images come from the imagination of artist Jin Yucheng, who brings his hometown of Shanghai to life through a distinctive artistic vision.
