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As of the end of 2025, over 1.33 billion people were covered by China's basic medical insurance, with the coverage rate remaining stable at around 95 percent.

China's 15th Five-Year Plan a global invitation to shared prosperity2026-03-13
With the adoption of China's new development blueprint for the next five years, the world is seeing far more than a national development roadmap -- it is embracing inclusive growth, technological advancement and win-win cooperation that transcend borders.

Chinese FM calls for ceasefire in Gulf region as soon as possible2026-03-10
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the highest priority is to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible, adding that China appreciates the consistent calls from Gulf countries for dialogue and negotiation.

China's top legislature supports reform, development through quality legislation2026-03-10
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, served and supported reform and development through high-quality legislation in the past year, according to a report.

Chinese leaders join national lawmakers, political advisors in deliberation, discussions2026-03-07
Senior Chinese leaders Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi on Friday attended deliberation at the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and group discussions at the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

How China's innovation drive charts a future of shared prosperity2026-03-07
From the martial arts performance of humanoid robots to the global buzz around Seedance 2.0, an AI video-generation model, China's latest innovations have captivated the world since the dawn of the Year of the Horse.

China's top legislature reviews draft law on national development planning2026-03-06
China's top legislature on Thursday began deliberating on a draft law that sets the rules for creating and carrying out the country's five-year plans.

Chinese vice foreign minister mourns death of Iran's Khamenei2026-03-06
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu went to the Iranian Embassy in Beijing on Thursday to offer deep condolences on behalf of China over the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

China to send Middle East special envoy to work for deescalation of tensions2026-03-06
China will continue working with all sides, including those involved in relevant conflicts in the Middle East, to maintain communication, step up mediation efforts and pool consensus, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday at a daily press briefing.

Chinese FM says red line on protecting civilians in conflict must not be crossed2026-03-05
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that the red line on protecting civilians in conflicts must not be crossed.

China's manufacturing PMI eases slightly in February, business confidence up2026-03-05
China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) eased in February due to seasonal factors, while business confidence improved and high-tech manufacturing maintained growth momentum, official data showed on Wednesday.

China kicks off annual "two sessions" with spotlight on new five-year plan2026-03-05
China on Wednesday began its annual "two sessions," an event that carries extra weight this year as it is set to unveil a new development plan for the world's second-largest economy.

China's sound economic trend remains unchanged: spokesperson2026-03-04
The underlying conditions and fundamental trend for China's long-term sound economic development remain unchanged, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Beijing to give juniper trees "invisible masks" in fight against pollen2026-03-04
As Beijing braces for its annual spring pollen season, set to begin this weekend, the city is shifting from "passive protection" to "active suppression" by applying an innovative organic spray that acts as an "invisible mask" for juniper trees.

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China starts 2026 with resilience

China's headline consumer inflation of 0.2 percent in January represents a moderation from the previous month, but this is largely a story of the calendar rather than a lack of vitality. Because the Lunar New Year fell in January last year, the comparison base was higher than usual.