China's national legislature holds press conference ahead of annual session

The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held a press conference on Wednesday, one day ahead of the opening of its annual session. 

Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the fourth session of the 14th NPC, briefed the press on the session.

Annual session of China's national legislature to run from March 5 to 12

The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, will hold its annual session from March 5 to 12 in Beijing, Lou said.

All preparations have been completed for the session, which has 11 items on its agenda, Lou added.

China's central authorities to roll out more favorable policies for Hong Kong 

Chinese central authorities will continue rolling out more policies and measures that benefit the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), a spokesperson said on Wednesday. 

The central authorities will make further arrangements in the 15th Five-Year Plan for national economic and social development to support Hong Kong in leveraging its unique strengths and playing a significant role, said Lou. 

China to formulate law on childcare services 

Chinese lawmakers are set to formulate a law on childcare services this year aiming to channel more resources into people's livelihood sectors and boost consumption. 

The national legislature will also enact laws on social assistance and medical insurance, conduct oversight on building a unified domestic market and advancing all-round rural vitalization, said Lou.

Chinese people never allow external interference in China's internal affairs

The Chinese people will never allow any external forces to interfere in China's internal affairs, and will resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, Lou said. 

Safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests is the overarching principle guiding all foreign engagements, Lou noted. 

The Taiwan question is an internal affair of China and is at the core of China's core interests, he said, adding that China firmly opposes the Japanese leader's erroneous remarks on Taiwan.