Government Updates
Anti-shanzhai law proposal sparks row
'Shanzhai' or copycat culture, a popular phenomenon which has stirred hot debates in China, is attracting the attention of political advisors who are now in Beijing to attend their annual meetings.
Read more20 percent cellphone users to switch to 3G in 3 years
About 20 percent of China's mobile phone users would choose the high-speed third-generation (3G) networks in three years, a telecom operator said Thursday.
Read moreChina-made ultra-high frequency RFID read-write device successfully into the international market
China-made ultra-high frequency RFID read-write device successfully into the international market
Read moreQuick service for foreign visitors in need of visas
Simplified visa and driving license application procedures are set to make life easier for foreign visitors to Beijing.The improvements are part of a package of 24 administrative measures introduced Thursday by the municipal public security bureau.
Read more32 added to resource-exhausted city list
China's State Council, the Cabinet, has labeled a further 32 cities as resource-exhausted cities, making the total number at 44, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said Thursday.
Read moreChina to boost spending on welfare, medicare despite int'l financial turmoil
The Chinese government pledged on Thursday to increase spending on social programs including pension and medical reform in 2009 despite pressure from the international financial crisis.
Read moreOverseas press praise China's persistence for 8% economic growth
The international press has given extensive coverage to Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's government work report at the Second Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) which started on Thursday, and praised China's persisted target of 8 percent annual economic growth in the face of the world financial crisis.
Read moreState Council Order No. 551 Regulation of Waste Electrical and Electronic Product Recycle and Treatm
China's State Council, or Cabinet, announced Wednesday a regulation, signed by Premier Wen Jiabao, on the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment, in a bid to promote recycling, environmental protection and safeguard human health.
Read moreMinister of Ministry of Health Chen Zhu: 850 billion RMB will invest in the construction of security
Minister of Ministry of Health Chen Zhu: 850 billion RMB will invest in the construction of security and service system
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