
Over one third of China's major development targets for the 2026-2030 period will focus on resolving the pressing difficulties and problems that concern the people most, an official told a press conference Saturday.

The joint military strikes launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran in recent days have triggered a sharp escalation across the Middle East and resulted in a tragic humanitarian disaster.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday stressed unswervingly following the path of health development with Chinese characteristics to ensure decisive progress in advancing the Healthy China Initiative during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

The 2026 national "two sessions" is currently underway, with the development of different ethnic groups being one of key focuses for many deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Meanwhile, it has also attracted the international attention.
President Xi Jinping on Friday visited national political advisors attending a joint group meeting at the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged major provincial economies to redouble efforts to gain experience in analyzing new situations and solving new problems.
Smoke billows after reported strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon, March 5, 2026.

Senior Chinese leaders on Thursday attended deliberations at the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature.

ABU DHABI -- Blasts were heard in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Thursday evening as residents received mobile phone alerts warning of potential missile threats.

Deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) from the People's Liberation Army and the Chinese People's Armed Police Force reviewed the government work report in a group deliberation on Thursday at the ongoing annual NPC session.

New approaches should be explored to promote the integration of the innovation, industrial, capital and talent chains, and to accelerate the efficient commercialization and application of sci-tech achievements, he said.

As the global economic and trade landscape and domestic economic structure undergo profound transformation, Li said Yunnan's role in the national development framework has become more prominent.

Major U.S. news outlets are drawing sharp contrasts between President Donald Trump's past denunciations of military intervention and his current decision to launch strikes on Iran, highlighting what critics describe as a reversal of his earlier rhetoric.

China targets an economic growth of 4.5% to 5% in 2026 and will strive for better in practice, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

China will resolutely oppose hegemonism and power politics and uphold international fairness and justice, according to a government work report submitted on Thursday to the national legislature for deliberation.

China made major new achievements over the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

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.

China intends to drive growth by cultivating its emerging and future industries, Premier Li Qiang said at the country's annual two sessions gathering in Beijing on Thursday.

However, the proportion of relatively younger seniors aged 60 to 64 is sizable, and most of them are in good health, have a strong willingness to engage in social activities, and have played an important role in economic and social development, said authorities.

The focus on high-level self-reliance and strength in science and technology underscores a transition toward original innovation, particularly in frontier fields like biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and information technology. This shift is vital.

China will establish a national fund for low-carbon transition as part of its efforts to boost the green and low-carbon economy, according to a draft government work report submitted to the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress for deliberation.

The 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, opened its fourth session on Thursday morning in Beijing.

China will nurture emerging industries and industries of the future, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

China will strengthen risk prevention and mitigation in key areas this year, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

China will open wider to the outside world, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

China will continue to apply an appropriately accommodative monetary policy in 2026, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
China will continue to implement a more proactive fiscal policy in 2026 and increase government deficit by 230 billion yuan (about $33.29 billion) over last year, according to a government work report submitted on Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

China will tap and unleash the potential of effective investment in 2026, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

The Chinese economy has proved remarkably resilient over the past year, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

China on Thursday unveiled major development targets for the 2026-2030 period as a government work report was submitted to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
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