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Retirement remains a complex issue in mainland China, given its population, fast-changing demographics and urban-rural development gap. Photo: AP

Editorial | Raising the retirement age inevitable amid China’s demographic changes

It is never a good time to tell people they have to work longer but if China’s public pension system is to be saved, there really is no alternative.

18 Sep 2024 - 11:52PM

China’s security chief calls for crackdown on separatists in Tibetan areas

16 Sep 2024 - 9:00AM

China’s pension reform a ‘milestone’, but will it fix funding woes?

15 Sep 2024 - 6:05PMvideocam

China is poised to amend its anti-corruption law for the first time

Changes would include allowing bail during investigations but also extending the period suspects are denied access to a lawyer.

14 Sep 2024 - 12:00PMvideocam

The National People’s Congress Standing Committee has reviewed a proposed amendment to China’s Supervision Law. Image: Shutterstock

Deputy commander of China’s army among 5 stripped of lawmaker status in probe

Deng Zhiping, hailed after Vietnam border clashes in ’70s and ’80s, is latest to fall in President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign.

14 Sep 2024 - 2:16PMvideocam

Lawmakers discuss plan to gradually lift retirement age in China

The move comes as the country is grappling with a declining birth rate and rapidly greying population.

11 Sep 2024 - 10:26PMvideocam

Chinese students face more national defence education

Proposals being considered by China’s top legislative body, include the first significant updates to a law first adopted in 2001.

11 Sep 2024 - 7:00PM

High school students taking part in a military education and training session in Handan, Hebei province. Photo: AFP

China may ditch unified AI rules due to ‘considerable disagreement’, timing

A lack of consensus between industry and academics is holding up efforts to craft comprehensive national rules to govern AI, experts say.

17 Jul 2024 - 4:00PMvideocam

China drops controversial ‘hurt feelings’ clause from public security admin law

NPC law committee member Shen Chunyao says the proposal was subjective and open to misinterpretation.

29 Jun 2024 - 5:32PMvideocam

JD.com pledges US$900 million for appliances, consumer goods trade-in programme

About 20 million consumers on the mainland are expected to take part in the nationwide trade-in programme via JD.com’s platform.

15 May 2024 - 8:00PMvideocam

Government authorities in March announced a plan to boost domestic consumption by encouraging consumers to trade in and upgrade their home appliances and vehicles. Photo: Shutterstock

Editorial | China data integrity vital for confidence

As Beijing restructures the economy, the importance of having accurate and precise information from across the country is critical.

2 May 2024 - 12:22AM

Buildings in Shenzhen in April. The reliability of statistics and financial information has been a long-time issue in China. Photo: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

Call for Hongkongers to learn about socialism given Communist Party achievements

Patriotic education will help Hongkongers understand nation’s history, culture, achievements and governance, says Starry Lee.

21 Apr 2024 - 4:28PM

Beijing’s top official in Hong Kong tells city not to be dispirited about economy

Zheng Yanxiong, director of central government’s liaison office, says Hong Kong should stick to its ‘superconnector’ role to ensure economic growth.

10 Apr 2024 - 1:18AM

Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong to brief officials, lawmakers on ‘two sessions’

Zheng Yanxiong, director of central government’s liaison office in Hong Kong, is expected to offer key takeaways from last month’s ‘two sessions’ in Beijing.

3 Apr 2024 - 11:31PMvideocam

The country’s annual parliamentary meetings in Beijing ended on March 11 this year. Photo: Xinhua

Editorial | China’s challenges ahead will test strengthening of party leadership

State Council institutions must follow new line that aims to improve efficiency, deliver growth and ensure technological transformation.

13 Mar 2024 - 1:41AMvideocam

The National People’s Congress (NPC) Constitution and Law Committee holds a plenary meeting to review a draft revision to the Organic Law of the State Council at the second session of the 14th NPC in Beijing on March 7. Photo: Xinhua

China’s northern gate seeks to avoid ‘hollowing out’ amid population exodus

China’s northern Inner Mongolia autonomous region, which borders Russia and Mongolia, is concerned about so-called hollowing out amid an exodus of young people impacting economic development and national security.

12 Mar 2024 - 12:59PM

Opinion | Why I miss the Chinese premier’s annual press conference after the ‘two sessions’

The much-anticipated press conference at the close of the National People’s Congress was cancelled, discontinuing a customary practice that was established in the early 1990s.

12 Mar 2024 - 8:55AMvideocam

Xi issues hi-tech military call in push for integrated armed forces

Xi Jinping says the People’s Liberation Army needs to innovate and explore new types of combat force models.

8 Mar 2024 - 10:37PMvideocam

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the military to use high technology to integrate the armed forces. Photo: Xi

China vows to revise law to promote patriotism and public defence support

Premier Li Qiang says Beijing will help unity ‘between the military and the government, and between the military and the people’.

8 Mar 2024 - 7:37PMvideocam

‘Two sessions’ 2024: China’s construction of particle collider may start in 2027

The Circular Electron Positron Collider, known as a Higgs factory, will take a decade to build and become the next global centre of particle physics: Wang Yifang.

8 Mar 2024 - 4:00PMvideocam

Editorial | China’s confident Wang rises to occasion in positive message to the world

Foreign minister makes it clear that China will be a stabilising, cooperative force in international affairs, and calls on US to honour its pledges with a warning over Taiwan.

8 Mar 2024 - 12:17AMvideocam

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi contrasted what China is doing in the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa with what the US and others are doing, during his press conference. Photo: EPA-EFE

China poised for ‘long game’ with Manila over South China Sea disputes

‘Avoiding an escalation’ will be Beijing’s priority as it seeks to wear out Manila’s patience and eventually compel it to accept China’s terms, observers say.

7 Mar 2024 - 11:32PMvideocam

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Philippine coast guard crew lower rubber fenders during a collision with a Chinese coast guard vessel (right). Photo: AP

China takes swipes at the US but also makes ‘direct appeal’ for cooperation

Foreign Minister Wang Yi sends message to US, the world and domestic audience that China ‘is very strong’ during press briefing, analyst says.

7 Mar 2024 - 9:49PMvideocam

China’s ‘two sessions’: Xi tells scientists to fight the tech battle well

President calls on science and technology sector to ‘further strengthen aspirations to rejuvenate the country’ during panel discussion.

6 Mar 2024 - 10:34PMvideocam

Xi’s dominance in Chinese politics to grow with change to State Council: expert

Amendment to Organic Law of the State Council shows role of China’s cabinet as Xi’s ‘loyal policy implementer’ is endorsed by highest legislative body, researcher says.

6 Mar 2024 - 9:38PMvideocam

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang after the opening ceremony of this year’s National People’s Congress, in Beijing on Tuesday. Photo: Kyodo

Proposed reform would give China’s migrants urban home – and benefits to match

In his address to China’s top legislature, the country’s premier listed urban residency for migrant workers as a priority – a proposal which would grant access to better public services and tap a reservoir of demand in the process.

6 Mar 2024 - 2:50PM

Migrant workers, long a backbone of the Chinese economy, would get access to urban residency and public services under the proposed reform. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong should use its ‘super roles’ to spur development: Beijing official

Liaison office chief Zheng Yanxiong says city is ‘super treasure bowl’ for amassing capital and ‘superconnector’ aligned with global regulations.

6 Mar 2024 - 8:09PM

Premier Li vows China’s ‘new type’ of diplomacy will pursue equality and order

Li Qiang tells NPC legislators China ‘will remain firm in opposing all hegemonic, high-handed and bullying acts’ as Ministry of Finance proposes boosting diplomacy spending 6.6 per cent to US$8.4 billion for 2024.

5 Mar 2024 - 9:05PMvideocam

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National People's Congress (NPC)

Latest news and updates about the National People's Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature. It holds one full session annually to vote on new laws and amendments, and review government’s work and policies. The NPC has about 3,000 members who are elected for five-year terms.

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9 September, 2024