China to prioritize agriculture, rural areas with comprehensive vitalization plan in 2026: draft govt work report
China will prioritize agriculture, rural areas, and farmers, advancing comprehensive rural vitalization in 2026, according to a draft government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
March 5, 2026China to boost elderly care and silver economy amid aging population: draft govt work report
China plans to expand the supply of elderly care services, develop human resources among seniors, and vigorously cultivate the silver economy this year as part of efforts to tackle an aging society, according to a draft government work report submitted on Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
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China targets 4.5-5% GDP growth
The 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, opened its fourth session on Thursday, setting a GDP growth target of 4.5 percent to 5 percent for this year, and vowing to boost high-tech industries and further its opening-up drive.
March 5, 2026 Draft outline of China's 15th Five-Year Plan submitted to top legislature for review
The draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development was submitted Thursday to the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, for review.
March 5, 2026China's draft law on promoting ethnic unity and progress submitted to NPC annual session for deliberation
Li Hongzhong, vice-chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, on Thursday delivered explanatory remarks on a draft law on promoting ethnic unity and progress submitted to the fourth session of the 14th NPC for deliberation.
March 5, 2026China's draft law on national development planning submitted to NPC annual session for deliberation
Li Hongzhong, vice-chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, on Thursday delivered explanatory remarks on a draft law on national development planning submitted to the fourth session of the 14th NPC for deliberation.
March 5, 2026China's draft environmental code submitted to NPC annual session for deliberation
Li Hongzhong, vice-chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, on Thursday delivered explanatory remarks on a draft environmental code submitted to the fourth session of the 14th NPC for deliberation.
March 5, 2026China to deepen reform of institutional framework for promoting foreign investment
China will deepen reform of the institutional framework for promoting foreign investment this year, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
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