Full text: Report on the Work of the Government2025-03-13
The following is the full text of the government work report delivered at the third session of the 14th National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China on March 5, and approved on March 11.

Green hydrogen and methanol touted for big roles in decarbonization2025-03-11
As China intensifies efforts to achieve its carbon peaking and neutrality goals, green hydrogen and green methanol are emerging as critical solutions for deep decarbonization.

Greater role for SOEs sought in eldercare2025-03-11
China should support capable State-owned enterprises, both centrally and locally administered, in developing community-based home care service systems, said a national legislator on Monday.

'Silver economy' shows promising potential2025-03-11
The term silver economy - a cross-section of the economy consisting of the over 60s, especially the retirees - was popular during the two sessions. As of the end of last year, China's population included 310 million individuals aged 60 and above, with 220 million aged 65 and older, representing 22 percent and 15.6 percent of the total population, respectively, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics.

China's 2025 Agenda: How Beijing plans to steer through global challenges2025-03-09
As China enters 2025, its leadership is doubling down on economic resilience, technological innovation, and strategic investments to secure long-term growth. The opening of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing underscored this vision.

AI in spotlight at China's "two sessions"2025-03-09
Riding on the global fanfare over Chinese tech startup DeepSeek, artificial intelligence (AI) has unsurprisingly become a buzzword at China's ongoing "two sessions," as observers eagerly watch how it will fit into the nation's rejuvenation drive.

China's Two Sessions Spotlight Low-Altitude Economy: XPeng's "Land Aircraft Carrier" Set for 2026 Production2025-03-08
During the second round of media interviews at the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) session, He Xiaopeng, a deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC) and chairman of XPeng Motors, highlighted two major transformations facing the automotive industry in the AI era. The first is the rapid acceleration of autonomous and even driverless vehicles, and the second is the increasing integration of automobiles with robotics.

Two Sessions: "The next China is still China"2025-03-07
At the press conference on foreign affairs at the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress on the 7th, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi responded to questions about China's economy.

Chinese foreign minister highlights Global South cooperation and China's diplomatic vision2025-03-07
"The world today is marked by sweeping winds and surging clouds. The dynamism of these changes originates from the South," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated at a press conference on the sidelines of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing.

Two Sessions: China's Agricultural Innovation Breakthroughs, Challenges, and Global Impact2025-03-07
For both China and the rest of the world, this year's Two Sessions—a pivotal political event shaping the policy direction of the world's second-largest economy—hold exceptional significance. 2024 marks the final year of China's 14th Five-Year Plan and a crucial period for deepening comprehensive reforms.

China sets strategic economic course for 20252025-03-07
China has unveiled its economic roadmap for 2025, setting a growth target of around 5% amid plans for significant fiscal expansion and strategic investments in emerging technologies. The government work report, delivered by Premier Li Qiang at the opening of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on March 5, outlines a comprehensive approach to bolstering the economy through increased domestic consumption, technological innovation, and financial stability measures.

Two Sessions: countryside and BIPV should be key to green transformation2025-03-06
Rural areas account for more than 90% of China’s total land area, with about 220 million farmers. If farmers’ homesteads are fully utilized, the potential for photovoltaic installed capacity could reach 5 billion kilowatts, thereby driving investment of 12 trillion to 15 trillion yuan,” On the occasion of the 2025 Two Sessions, Zhong Baoshen, Chairman of LONGi Green Energy, emphasized in his motion.

Explainer: How do five-year plans drive China's comprehensive development?2025-03-06
The year 2025 marks the final lap for implementing China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). The plan prioritizes high-quality development over traditional growth-centric targets, reflecting the evolving priorities of the world's second-largest economy.

China to facilitate private firm financing: official2025-03-06
China will step up efforts to facilitate financing for private enterprises and micro and small enterprises, Li Yunze, head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration, said Wednesday.