Fu Ying, spokesperson for the second session of China's 12th National People's Congress (NPC), addresses the press conference on the second session of the 12th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 4, 2014. The second session of the 12th NPC, the national legislature, is scheduled to open in Beijing on March 5. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

China calls for Int'l understanding, support to its fight against terrorism

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NPC to provide legal support for China's reform

China's top legislature will offer legal support as the country deepens reform in a comprehensive manner, a spokeswoman for the annual session of National People's Congress said Tuesday. >> More

China to improve environmental protection legislation

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