January 2017
China’s Nutrition Program Benefits over 34 Million Rural Students
More than 34 million rural students have benefited from the Chinese government’s rural nutrition program since 2011, according to the Ministry of Education.
– News on January 1
From: Xinhua
China Issues Plan on Occupational Disease Prevention
The State Council issued a national plan on occupational disease prevention and treatment for the 2016-2020 period, which targets lung disease and chemical poisoning, according to a statement released on January 4, 2017.
– News on January 4
From: Xinhua
China Issues Blue Book on Fighting Corruption
The 6th blue book on China’s efforts to combat corruption and build a clean government was issued in Beijing on January 4, 2017.
– News on January 4
From: chinahumanrights.org
China Releases National Plan on Living Services Industry
By 2020, China will build a coordinated, convenient and green living services system for urban and rural residents, according to the 13th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Living Services Industry, released by China’s Ministry of Commerce on January 5,2017.
– News on January 5
From: chinahumanrights.org
2017 National Health and Family Planning Conference Held in Beijing
The 2017 National Health and Family Planning Conference was held in Beijing on January 5 and 6, 2017. Premier Li Keqiang and Vice-premier Liu Yandong gave important instructions to China’s health and family planning sectors.
– News on January 6
From: en.nhfpc.gov.cn
China Mulls Juvenile Protection Against Online Bullying
On January 6, Chinese authorities published a draft regulation protecting minors’ rights in cyberspace that includes remedies for online bullying.
– News on January 6
From: Xinhua
China to Extend Family Doctor Services in 2017
China is planning to extend family doctor services to 30 percent of its urban population and 60 percent of priority groups in 2017, according a top health official.
– News on January 7
From: Xinhua
China Issues Medical Reform Plan for 2016-2020
China’s State Council issued a plan on medical reform during the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-2020) on January 9, 2017.
– News on January 9
From: Xinhua
Xi Presents China’s Top Science Award to Two Scientists
Chinese President Xi Jinping presents award certificates to physicist Zhao Zhongxian and pharmacologist Tu Youyou, who won China’s top science award, at an annual ceremony held to honor distinguished scientists and research achievements in Beijing, capital of China, January 9, 2017.
– News on January 9
From: Xinhua
China Urges Efforts to Improve Workplace Safety
Chinese authorities reiterated efforts to improve workplace safety and prevent major accidents on January 11, 2017.
– News on January 11
From: Xinhua
China’s Experiences Expected at Davos
Chinese President Xi Jinping is now paying a state visit to Switzerland and will attend the 2017 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and visit several international organizations.
Xi’s visit is expected to promote the recovery of the world economy, improve global governance and strengthen international cooperation.
– News on January 15
From: chinahumanrights.org
Xinjiang to Offer Free Bilingual Pre-School Education
Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region plans to build more bilingual kindergartens in its rural areas to promote three-year bilingual pre-school education for an extra 560,000 children.
– News on January 17
From: Xinhua
China to Build More Welfare Facilities during 2016-2020
China will build more welfare facilities to provide care services for juveniles in need, including “left behind” children, the top economic planner said on January17,2017.
– News on January 17
From: Xinhua
China to Take Proactive Employment Policies
China will take proactive employment policies from now to 2020 to create more jobs and support economic growth, the country’s cabinet, the State Council said on January 18, 2017.
– News on January 18
From: Xinhua
Chinese Net Users Top 731 Million in 2016: Report
China has 731 million Internet users as of December 2016, roughly the size of Europe’s population, according to a report released by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) on January 22, 2017.
– News on January 23
From: Global Times
Second-Child Policy Increases Births by 7.9 Percent
The universal second-child policy implemented early last year was a major factor in raising the number of births in China to 17.86 million last year, an increase of 7.9 percent and the highest annual number since 2000, according to the top health authority.
The number of newborns has increased by 1.31 million compared with 2015.
– News on January 23
From: Xinhua
China Issues Guideline Encouraging College Grads to Work in Grassroots
The central government has issued a guideline to encourage more college graduates to work at the community level.
The guideline, which was jointly issued by the General Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, and the General Office of the State Council, has been designed to involve college graduates in economic and social development.
College graduates will be encouraged to find employment in the modern seed industry, agrotechny, countryside tourism, rural e-commerce, rural cooperatives and water conservation projects, according to the guideline.
– News on January 24
From: Xinhua
China to Speed up Ethnic Regions Development
Chinese authorities have pledged to accelerate development of ethnic regions during the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-2020), as the country aims to create a moderately prosperous society by 2020, according to a State Council statement.
– News on January 24
From: Xinhua
Xi Pushes Poverty Alleviation
On January 24, 2017, President Xi Jinping pushed for increased efforts on poverty alleviation.
He stressed the importance of precision in the battle against poverty, saying that poverty alleviation should focus on targeted people and industries, and use the right tools to produce results.
Xi made the remarks during a tour of the city of Zhangjiakou in northern China’s Hebei Province, where he inspected an impoverished village, visiting and chatting with poor families, discussing how they could shake off poverty.
– News on January 24
From: Xinhua
China’s Population to Reach Peak of 1.45 Billion around 2030
China’s population is expected to peak at about 1.45 billion around 2030, according to the national population development plan for 2016-2030 released by the State Council, China’s cabinet, January 25, 2017.
– News on January 25
From: Xinhua
China’s Lunar New Year holiday to Become Global “Golden Week”
China’s week-long Lunar New Year holiday, which began on January 27, 2017, is set to become a “Golden Week” for overseas tourist destinations as this year more than 6 million Chinese chose to spend the holiday abroad.
The Lunar New Year holiday is usually a time for family reunions and celebrations, but now as more and more Chinese travel overseas, the China National Tourism Administration described it as a “global Golden Week”.
– News on January 27
From: Xinhua
FEBRUARY 2017
China Vows to Get Tough with Duty-Related Crimes
The Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) will strengthen prosecution of duty-related crimes and maintain the momentum of the crackdown on corruption in 2017, an official said.
–News on January 28
From: Xinhua
China to Expand Environmental Inspections
China’s environmental inspections will cover all provincial regions this year, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP).
–News on January 30
From: Xinhua
State Council Safeguards Migrant Workers' Rights
China’s State Council on Friday pledged to press ahead with addressing wage arrears for migrant workers to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests.
–News on February 3
From: Xinhua
China to Crack Down on Threats to Rural Stability
The Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) issued a document on Friday on the fight against officials who provide protection to “village strongmen” and gangs.
–News on February 3
From: Xinhua
Plans Reinforce Medicine, Food Safety
The State Council, China’s Cabinet, approved two important five-year plans on Friday to enhance supervision of food and medicine safety amid the government’s efforts to better protect public health.
–News on February 4
From: China Daily
China Issues Five-Year Plan on HIV/AIDS Prevention
The Chinese government has issued a five-year action plan for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
The government will make the utmost effort to find out HIV-infected and AIDS patients, reduce infections through drug needles, blood transfusion and mother-to-child transmission, minimize the fatality rate and improve patients’ quality of life, according to the plan posted on the website of the State Council on February 5,2017.
–News on February 5
From: Xinhua
China to Create over 50 MillionNew Urban Jobs by 2020
China will create over 50 million new urban jobs by 2020, the State Council announced on February 6,2017.
The government will improve employment structure and quality, and keep the urban headline unemployment rate under 5 percent by 2020, according to the employment facilitation plan for the 2016-2020 period released by the State Council.
–News on February 6
From: Xinhua
China to Improve Permanent Residence Permit System forForeigners
China will optimize the rules and process for issuing certificates of permanent residence to foreigners with favorable treatments.
–News on February 6
From: Xinhua
Scenic Spots to See More “Third Public Toilets”
China will build 604 “third public toilets” this year, including 271 newly built ones and 333 reconstructed ones, according to China’s National Tourism Administration.
–News on February 7
From: chinahumanrights.org
China Vows to Crack Down on Organ Trafficking
A senior Chinese representative on Tuesday presented related data on China’s organ donations and transplantations at a world conference here, highlighting the country’s commitment to combating organ trafficking and transplant tourism.
–News on February 7
From: Xinhua
41.2 Percent of Chinese Hold Urban Hukou in 2016
China’s registered permanent urban residents rose to 41.2 percent of the total population in 2016, after easing of “hukou” (household registration) policy, the Ministry of Public Security announced Thursday.
–News on February 9
From: Xinhua
China Appreciates Trump’s Greetings on Chinese Lantern Festival
China on Thursday confirmed that it has received a letter to President Xi Jinping, sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, who extended his greetings ahead of the Lantern Festival.
–News on February 9
From: Xinhua
China Aims to Relocate 3.4 MillionPeople in 2017 to Tackle Poverty
China plans to relocate 3.4 million people from poverty-stricken communities to more developed areas this year as part of its poverty reduction drive, according to government sources.
–News on February 11
From: Xinhua
China to Tighten Regulation on Food, Drugs
China will tighten regulation and revise standards on an extensive range of food and drugs, according to the national food and drug watchdog Monday.
–News on February 13
From: Xinhua
Blue Book on Education Poverty Alleviation Released
The Blue Book on Education Poverty Alleviation, also known as 2016 China’s Education Poverty Alleviation Report was released on February 12, 2017 at a press conference held in Beijing.
–News on February 14
From: chinahumanrights.org
China to Launch Air Quality Inspection
A new round of air quality inspections will run in China from February 15 to March 15, the Ministry of Environmental Protection said Tuesday.
–News on February 14
From: Xinhua
Chronic Disease Mortality Rate to Drop 10 Percent by 2020
By 2020, the mortality rate for patients with chronic diseases, such as cancer and diabetes, will be reduced by 10 percent compared to that in 2015 for the 30 to 70 age group, according to a guideline released by the State Council on Tuesday.
–News on February 14
From: China Daily
China Plans Smart Health and Elderly Care
China plans to develop the smart health and elderly care industry in the next four years to grants universal access to health management services and home-based elderly care, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said Thursday.
–News on February 16
From: Xinhua
China Urges Efforts to Boost Employment This Year
Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai on Friday urged more efforts to promote job growth and make employment a priority this year.
–News on February 18
From: Xinhua
Petitioning in China Declines in 2016
The State procuratorial authorities saw a decline in petitioning in 2016, and the petitioning environment is getting better, according to Gong Ming, Director of the Prosecutor Office of the Supreme People’s Procuratorate.
–News on February 20
From: chinahumanrights.org
China to Improve Court Transparency
The Supreme People’s Court Wednesday released a revised regulation on digital trial recording to improve transparency in court proceedings.
–News on February 22
From: Xinhua
Xi Stresses Precision in Battle AgainstPoverty
President Xi Jinping underscored the importance of precision in the battle against poverty, saying that poverty relief targets should be accomplished as scheduled.
–News on February 22
From: Xinhua
Over 87.2 Million People Receive Medical Assistance in 2016
China provided medical assistance to over 87.2 million people in 2016, said Jiang Wei, deputy director of the Department of Social Aid of the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) at a regular news conference on February 21, 2017.
–News on February 23
From: chinahumanrights.org
China Releases Revised Regulation on Improving Education for Disabled
China on Thursday issued a revised regulation on improving education for the disabled.
The regulation, signed by Premier Li Keqiang, will take effect on May 1, 2017.
The revision stressed stepping up efforts in developing compulsory, vocational, preschool and senior secondary education for the disabled.
–News on February 24
From: Xinhua
China’s Precision Poverty Relief Strategy Enlightens World
The “targeted poverty alleviation” strategy launched by China has not only managed to bring numerous Chinese people out of poverty, but has also provided enlightenment to other countries.
–News on February 26
From: People’s Daily
China Lifts 12.4 MillionPeople out of Poverty in 2016
China beat its annual target by lifting 12.4 million people out of poverty in 2016, official data showed Tuesday.
–News on February 28
From: Xinhua
Government Funds Help over 90 Million Chinese Students in 2016
More than 90 million Chinese students received financial support from the government in 2016, up 7.6 percent year on year, according to a report on February 28,2017.
The report, released by the Ministry of Education, said that China spent more than 168 billion yuan (24.4 billion U.S. dollars) in 2016, 12.85 billion yuan more than the previous year, helping students of all levels from pre-school up to university.
–News on February 28
From: Xinhua
China’s Economic and Social Development in 2016
China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Tuesday released a report on the country’s economic and social development in 2016.
NBS deputy chief Li Xiaochao said that the report highlighted stable economic growth, an elevation of growth quality, steady jobs growth and progress in quality of life.
–News on February 28
From: Xinhua
March 2017
Chinese Vice Premier Calls for Coherent Efforts for “Green, Inclusive, Open and Clean” Olympics
Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli on Friday called for coherent efforts to ensure the preparatory work for the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games are green, inclusive, open and clean.
Zhang made the remarks at a high-level meeting which was attended by officials from relevant government departments, along with the heads of co-hosts Beijing and neighboring Hebei Province.
–News on March 1
From: Xinhua
China Creates over 13 Million New Urban Jobs for 4 Consecutive Years
The latest figures from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MHRSS) show that China managed to create jobs more than 13 million urban jobs for four consecutive years, despite downward pressure and industrial restructuring in the Chinese economy.
–News on March 1
From: China Daily
China’s Top Political Advisory Body Starts Annual Session
China’s top political advisory body started its annual session Friday in Beijing, ushering in a political high season that will continue with the opening of the country’s top legislature Sunday.
Yu Zhengsheng, chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee, delivered a work report to more than 2,000 political advisors who gathered to discuss major political, economic and social issues in the world’s most populous nation and second-largest economy.
Top Communist Party of China and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Zhang Dejiang, Liu Yunshan, Wang Qishan and Zhang Gaoli attended the opening meeting at the Great Hall of the People.
–News on March 3
From: Xinhua
China and Switzerland Hold the 10th Human Rights Dialogue
From March 2 to 3, 2017, Special Representative for Human Rights Affairs and Deputy Director-General of the Department of International Organizations and Conferences of the Foreign Ministry Liu Hua co-chaired the 10th China-Switzerland Human Rights Dialogue with Special Envoy for Human Rights Issues at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Negri of Switzerland in Bern.
–News on March 4
From: MFA
Fifth Session of 12th NPC Opens in Beijing
The fifth session of the 12th National People’s Congress opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2017.
–News on March 5
From: Xinhua
Premier Li Keqiang Delivers Government Work Report
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang delivers a government work report during the opening meeting of the fifth session of China’s 12th National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2017.
–News on March 5
From: Xinhua
Over 36 Million Chinese Students Benefit from Nutrition Improvement Program
More than 36 million students from 134,000 primary and junior high schools in impoverished rural regions have benefited from China’s nutrition improvement program since its implementation in 2011, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said recently.
–News on March 6
From: People’s Daily Online
China Rejects U.S. Criticism on Human Rights
China on Monday questioned the findings of a United States human rights report and cautioned against using the issue of human rights to interfere in China’s internal affairs.
–News on March 7
From: Xinhua
China Holds Side Event on New Approach to Global Human Rights Governance
A group of Chinese human rights scholars on Wednesday elaborated the idea of a community of shared future for mankind in the context of human rights governance, saying interpretation of human rights ideas cannot be taken out of their cultural contexts.
Speaking during a side event at the ongoing 34th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Chinese scholars highlighted that the protection and guarantee of human rights do not mean sharing burdens, but sharing responsibilities.
The side event, which was jointly organized by the China Society for Human Rights Studies and China’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations at Geneva, centered around the theme of “Building a Community of Shared Future for Mankind: a New Approach to Global Human Rights Governance”.
–News on March 9
From: Xinhua
China Issues Report on U.S. Human Rights
China published a report on the United States’ human rights situation on Thursday.
The report, titled “The Human Rights Record of the United States in 2016”, was released by the State Council Information Office, China’s cabinet, in response to “the Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2016” issued by the U.S. State Department on March 3 local time.
–News on March 9
From: Xinhua
Full Text: Chronology of Human Rights Violations of the United States in 2016
The State Council Information Office of the People’s Republic of China published a document titled “Chronology of Human Rights Violations of the United States in 2016” on Thursday.
–News on March 9
From: Xinhua
China Builds First Big Data Center for Children’s Health
China’s first big data research center for children’s health was founded in central China’s Hubei Province in a bid to improve the children’s medical care system in the country.
The center, established by Wuhan University and a Beijing-based pediatric technology firm in Wuhan, capital of Hubei, aims to develop a more complete medical care system for children in disease prevention, diagnosis and personalized treatment.
–News on March 11
From: Xinhua
China Calls on International Community to Improve Global Human Rights Governance
Ma Zhaoxu, head of the Chinese mission to the United Nations in Geneva, Monday called upon international community to improve global human rights governance.
–News on March 20
From: Xinhua
China Registers 14 MillionUnregistered Citizens
China has provided household registration permits to nearly 14 million unregistered citizens over the past four years, according to the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) on Thursday.
–News on March 23
From: Xinhua
Xi’s Call for Fairer Globalization Backed
President Xi Jinping’s call for inclusive and sustainable globalization received international recognition and support at the Boao Forum for Asia, with participants agreeing that greater inclusiveness and fairness are needed to ensure shared benefits and common prosperity.
–News on March 27
From: China Daily
More High-Quality Schools to Be Built
More high-quality schools will be built in Beijing to ensure that more children have access to a high standard of education, authorities said on March 25,2017.
–News on March 27
From: China Daily
Tibet Marks Serfs’ Emancipation Day
Officials and thousands of members of the public gathered in Lhasa, capital of southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, on Tuesday to celebrate Serfs’ Emancipation Day.
–News on March 28
From: Xinhua
China, UN Launch New Plan for Hunger Reduction Cooperation
China’s Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Tuesday jointly announced the launch of a strategic plan in a bid to reduce hunger in China and other developing countries.
–News on March 28
From: Xinhua
Beijing to Keep Permanent Population under 23 Million
The Beijing Municipal Commission of Urban Planning (BMCUP) announced on March 28 that it has finished compiling the city’s overall plan from 2016 to 2030. Public opinion on the draft will be solicited from March 29 to April 27.
According to the draft, Beijing’s permanent residents will number fewer than 23 million by 2020, and that number will be maintained in the long term. The Beijing government will also work to optimize the population structure, improve population quality and actively respond to the aging problem.
–News on March 28
From: People’s Daily Online
Premier Calls for Deepening Health Reform
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday called for deepening coordinated reform of medical services, health insurance, and the pharmaceutical industry.
–News on March 29
From: Xinhua
APRIL 2017
Over 100,000 New Organ Donors Register in China in 2016
China saw 104,538 new registered organ donors last year, almost 100 times more than in 2010.
Nearly 170,000 organ donors had registered as of the end of 2016, over 60 percent young or middle-aged, according to the China Organ Donation Administrative Centre.
– News on March 31
From: Xinhua
China Pledges Continued Reform to Improve Livelihood, Employment
China's State Council on Wednesday mapped out key tasks for economic system reform this year, stressing continued reform efforts to aid people's livelihood and prepare for the tough fight in ensuring employment.
– News on April 5
From: Xinhua
China Pledges to Improve Secondary Education Coverage
China aims to increase secondary education coverage nationwide to 90 percent or more by 2020 from 87.5 percent in 2016, the Ministry of Education announced on April 6.
– News on April 6
From: Xinhua
CSHRS Expert Attends UN Conference on Rights to Development
The United Nations Working Party Conference was held in Geneva from April 3 to April 7, 2017.
The conference focused on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the rights to development, drafted the international standards for the rights to development, and made preparations for the upcoming UN high-level political forum in July.
– News on April 11
From: chinahumanrights.org
Seminar on Rule of Law and Human Rights Held in Chongqing
The Comprehensively Advancing Rule of Law and China's Human Rights New Development Seminar was held in Chongqing Tuesday. It is hosted by China Society for Human Rights Studies (CSHRS) and undertaken by Southwest University of Political Science and Law (SWUPL).
A total of 46 human rights experts and scholars attended this seminar.
– News on April 12
From: chinahumanrights.org
China Unveils 10-year Plan for Youth Development
Chinese central authorities released a detailed 10-year youth development plan Thursday, vowing better education, employment and healthcare for the nation's youth.
– News on April 14
From: Xinhua
Chinese Universities to Recruit More Poor Students
China's top-level universities will recruit more students from rural and poor regions in 2017, according to a circular by the Ministry of Education on April 14.
– News on April 14
From: Xinhua
China to Toughen Supervision over Food Safety
China will toughen supervision over food safety this year to ensure food quality "from the production line to the dining table".
The government will take the strictest standards, toughest supervision, harshest punishment and the most serious accountability system to improve public food safety, according to a statement released by the State Council on April 14.
– News on April 14
From: Xinhua
China to Designate 2 Million Units of Public Housing in 2017
China will create 2 million units of public rental housing in 2017 to provide affordable housing for low-income people, said a senior official.
– News on April 18
From: Xinhua
China Releases New Employment Policies
China will move to increase job creation and encourage entrepreneurship as employment pressure rises, according to a government document released on April 19.
The document, approved by the State Council, China's cabinet, underlined the importance of job creation, urging policy makers to work out more pro-job policies.
– News on April 19
From: Xinhua
Reforms Cut Costs and Improve Services
Markups on drug prices have been abolished in the capital's hospitals as part of a series of measures to provide better, targeted treatment at lower prices.
– News on April 21
From: China Daily
President Highlights Importance of Protecting the Environment
President Xi Jinping highlighted the importance of ecological protection and warned of "meaningless development at the cost of the environment".
– News on April 21
From: China Daily
China Treats 2 Million Impoverished Patients in 2016
Over 2 million impoverished patients were treated in China in 2016, said Wang Pei'an, deputy head of the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) on April 21.
– News on April 22
From: Xinhua
Poor to Receive Help to Relieve the Burden of Disease
The top health department released a plan on Friday to ease the burden of disease in poor and remote areas.
The plan will cover about 20 million poverty-stricken people in 26 provincial regions, including Chongqing, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan and Tibet, according to the National Health and Family Planning Commission.
– News on April 22
From: China Daily
China, Africa Enhance Cooperation in Health
On April 24, 2017, China and African countries held a ministerial conference with the aim of stepping up China-Africa cooperation in health.
Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong, Minister of National Health and Family Planning Commission Li Bin, and health ministers from 31 African countries attended the conference with the theme of "China-Africa Health Cooperation, From Commitments to Actions".
– News on April 25
From: Xinhua
China Improves IPR Protection
China has taken steps to better protect intellectual property rights (IPR) as part of its larger effort to create a more innovative economy.
– News on April 25
From: Xinhua
China Seeks Breakthroughs in Combating Smog
China will increase research on smog in its battle against air pollution in Beijing and surrounding areas.
Government agencies, including environmental protection authority, academies and institutions will work together to integrate resources, according to reports of a State Council executive meeting presided over by Premier Li Keqiang on April 26.
Scientists working on anti-smog research may be given extra funding from the central budget.
The work will focus on causes of the heavy seasonal air pollution, emission control and health.
– News on April 26
From: Xinhua
China's Urban Unemployment Rate Hits Record 15-year Low
China's urban unemployment rate fell to 3.97 percent in the first quarter, the lowest rate since 2002, according to data from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.
– News on April 26
From: China Daily
China Pledges to Deepen Cooperation with South Africa on Women's Affairs
China is willing to deepen pragmatic cooperation with South Africa on women's affairs, said visiting Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong here on April 26.
– News on April 27
From: Xinhua
China Launches Online Services for Elderly
A research institute on eldercare under the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs launched a website providing online services for senior citizens Friday.
The website offers services such as entertainment, finance, home care, shopping and travel.
– News on April 28
From: Xinhua
MAY 2017
China Considers National Anthem Law
Chinese lawmakers are drafting a bill on the use of the national anthem, the Commission for Legislative Affairs of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee said Monday.
– News on May 8
From: Xinhua
Priority Given to Children and Critically Ill Patients in Organ Sharing
Organ donation and transplantation in China aligns with China's national condition and follows relevant laws and the WHO's ethics principles, said Huang Jiefu, director of China National Organ Donation and Transplantation Committee.
Huang suggested that organ transplantation can be provided as a basic medical service to the public and included into the national basic medical and health service systems.
In addition, Huang called for reducing medical expenses for poor families and sticking to the principle of free and voluntary organ donation at the same time.
– News on May 9
From: chinahumanrights.org
China's Top Political Advisor Stresses Ethnic Solidarity and Religious Harmony
A top Chinese political advisor has called for ethnic solidarity and religious harmony during his visit to northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region from May 8 to May 10.
Yu Zhengsheng, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, went to Guyuan City and Yinchuan City in Ningxia, home to many Chinese Muslims and people from the Hui ethnic minority group.
During his visit to a mosque in Yongning County, Yinchuan City, Yu said that the government should educate and guide believers to conduct their religious activities in accordance with the law and build harmonious relations.
– News on May 10
From: Xinhua
China to Promote Employment of College Graduates
Chinese central government has called for more efforts in helping college graduates get jobs or start businesses, according to statement issued after a national tele-conference on employment on May 10.
– News on May 10
From: Xinhua
China Steps up Efforts to Curb School Bullying
Schools across China are paying high attention to campus bullying and violence, according to a report published by the Ministry of Education (MOE).
To ensure school safety and address the problem of school bullying and student violence, schools across China have made various efforts according to their own conditions.
– News on May 11
From: chinahumanrights.org
China Calls for Accelerating Global Poverty Reduction
The international community needs to accelerate global poverty elimination and build a new-type cooperative relationship aimed for win-win results, urged Liu Jieyi, Chinese ambassador to the UN, at the general debate on poverty reduction on May 9.
– News on May 12
From: chinahumanrights.org
China to Expand Public Hospital Reform
China will expand reform within the country's public hospitals nationwide this year, the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) announced on May 11.
– News on May 12
From: Xinhua
Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation Opens in Beijing
The Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation opens in Beijing, capital of China, May 14, 2017. Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony.
– News on May 14
From: Xinhua
Six BRF Thematic Sessions Held in Beijing
Thematic Session on Think Tank Exchanges is held at the China National Convention Centre in Beijing, capital of China, May 14, 2017. Six thematic sessions of the Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation were held here on Sunday.
– News on May 15
From: Xinhua
China to Extend Family Doctor Services to More Cities in 2017
Twenty seven provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities across China have issued guidelines or plans for promoting family doctor services, according to the top health authority.
– News on May 15
From:Xinhua
China to Offer More Job-hunting Students Subsidies
China upgraded the employment policy to offer a wider range of job-hunting students subsidies, according to a document issued by authorities on May 17.
– News on May 19
From: chinahumanrights.org
Premier Li Signs Regulation on Medical Device Supervision
Premier Li Keqiang has signed a revised regulation on the management and supervision of medical devices in order to standardize the use of large medical equipment and ensure safety.
The revision is aimed at promoting the reasonable allocation of medical resources and preventing medical institutions from abusing equipment to increase their earnings.
– News on May 19
From: Xinhua
China Vows to Protect Natural Wetlands
China now has 804 million mu of wetlands including about 700 million mu of natural wetlands. A wetland protection system centred on wetland natural reserves has been formed, with wetland protection rate reaching 46.98 percent.
– News on May 22
From: chinahumanrights.org
China to Share Poverty Reduction Experience with B&R Countries
"The international seminar on sharing China's experience in poverty alleviation with countries along the Belt and Road" was held in Beijing on May 18, attracting nearly 30 domestic and foreign experts and scholars.
– News on May 23
From: chinahumanrights.org
China to Further Support Private Healthcare Services
The State Council issued a circular that put forward opinions on encouraging development of diverse private healthcare services, in an attempt to meet people’s growing demand for healthcare and regulate the private medical market.
– News on May 23
From: english.gov.cn
China to Renovate 15 Million Dilapidated Homes from 2018 to 2020
China will renovate 15 million dilapidated homes from 2018 to 2020 to speed up its urbanization drive and improve people's livelihood.
– News on May 24
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China Stresses International Cooperation on Law Enforcement, Security in Fighting Terrorism
China expects the international community to enhance cooperation on law enforcement and security management to better fight terrorism, top Chinese security official said on May 24.
Meng Jianzhu, head of the Commission for Political and Legal Affairs of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, stressed the importance of anti-terrorism cooperation at a senior representative conference on international security affairs held in Moscow.
Representatives from 95 countries and international organizations attended the conference.
– News on May 25
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China's Water Diversion Benefits 53 Million Residents
China's south-to-north water diversion project has benefited more than 53 million people in the cities of Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei and Henan provinces, authorities said on May 26.
– News on May 26
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Innovations Highlighted at China Poverty Reduction International Forum
The 2017 China Poverty Reduction International Forum was held on May 26 in Beijing. This event has attracted more than 100 participants from 7 countries, including officials, experts as well as representatives from international organizations, academia, business and NGOs. They had a series of in-depth discussions on how to develop poverty alleviation cases and share China's experience, in order to help other developing countries find their way out of poverty.
– News on May 26
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China Increases Funding for Poverty Alleviation
The Chinese government has allocated more than 140 billion yuan (about 20.4 billion U.S. dollars) this year to keep pace with the needs of poverty relief, said the Ministry of Finance on May 27.
– News on May 27
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Cybersecurity Law Starts for Better Personal Information Protection
China's Cybersecurity Law will take effect on June 1, banning online service providers from collecting and selling users' personal information.
– News on May 29
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China Sets Example for World Poverty Relief
China has set the developing countries a good example in poverty reduction, and China's poverty relief efforts are a remarkable human rights achievement.
– News on May 31
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CSHRS Delegation Visits Brazil, Chile and Peru
A delegation of China Society for Human Rights Studies (CSHRS) led by Qiangba Puncog, chairman of the CSHRS and vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, visited Brazil, Chile and Peru from May 21 to May 31. The delegation held talks with parliaments, government departments, think tanks and universities of the three countries on human rights development.
– News on May 31
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The publication of judgement documents, a significant measure in judicial reform, set a higher standard for the judges and promotes judicial transparency, said He Jiangheng, judge of the second civil trial court at the Second Intermediate People's Court of Beijing Municipality.
The number of private hospitals in China has doubled since 2011, according to China’s National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC).
In the past 20 years, Tsinghua has helped 5,380 students finish their university study with a loan of 33.8 million yuan.
“China has been playing a vital role in the United Nations and I expect China to play a bigger role in the global multi-polar system and international affairs,” said Miroslav Lajcak on Wednesday, the newly inaugurated president of the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly.
On September 11, the principle of “broad consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits” was put into a UN resolution approved by the 71st UN General Assembly.
The 71st General Assembly called for all member countries to improve global economic governance under the principle.
On Sept.15, 2017,China said countries should carry out constructive dialogue and cooperation in the field of human rights. Speaking at the 36th session of the UN human rights council, China said the international community should work “hand-in-hand” but avoid naming and shaming, exert public pressure, politicization, and double standards when it comes to human rights issues.
China’s national anthem law takes effect
On Oct. 1, China’s National Anthem Law came into force to ensure appropriate performance of the song.
China’s Good Samaritan law goes into effect
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China lodges representations to Britain over remarks on HK affairs
China has lodged solemn representations to Britain over its foreign secretary’s re- marks on Hong Kong affairs, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said on Oct. 12.
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China launches legal assistance pilot program for all defendants
China has launched a pilot program to ensure every criminal defendant has ac- cess to a defense lawyer for their trial.
The Supreme People’s Court and the Ministry of Justice jointly released a docu- ment On Oct. 11 which stipulates that if a defendant has not retained a lawyer himself/ herself, the court should inform legal assistance agencies to appoint a defence counsel for the defendant.
“Healthy China” on the way
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WB president: China’s poverty alleviation experience offers lessons for the world
China’s experience in poverty alleviation and economic development offers les- sons for other middle income countries, said Jin Yong, president of the World Bank, at
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18th CPC Central Committee concludes 7th plenum
The four-day Seventh Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee of the Com- munist Party of China (CPC) concluded in Beijing with a communique issued on Oct. 14.
China steps up efforts to improve education
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87.5 percent.
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CPC opens 19th national congress as China enters “new era”
On Oct. 18, the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) opened as socialism with Chinese characteristics enters a “New Era.”
Xinjiang cultural delegation visits France
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CPC congress concludes, opening new chapter for new era
The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded on Oct. 24, enshrining Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era into the Party Constitution and installing a new Central Committee and a new Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI).
China’s Xinjiang cultural exchange delegation visits US
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Chinese lawmakers to review draft amendments to criminal law
The 30th session of the 12th National People’s Congress Standing Committee will
be held from Oct. 30th to Nov. 4th, when a series of draft amendments will be reviewed including a new amendment to the Criminal Law.
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China makes great progress in climate change mitigation
“China will continue to play its role as a major participant, contributor and pio- neer in promoting global ecological progress,” said Xie Zhenhua, China’s special rep- resentative on climate change, at a press conference on Oct. 31.
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China’s judicial reform seeks rights guarantee for judges
Chinese judges have faced “notably less” interference from officials both out of and within the judicial system, said Chief Justice Zhou Qiang, when reporting the de- velopment of judicial reforms to the top legislature on Nov. 1, 2017.
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China reports lowest urban unemployment rate since 2008: official
The registered unemployment rate in Chinese cities stood at 3.95 percent at the end of the third quarter, the lowest level since 2008, official data showed.
China created 10.97 million jobs in the first nine months, 300,000 more than the same period last year, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MHRSS) announced on Nov. 1, 2017.
China sees first drop in number of impoverished counties
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China begins to better serve migrant workers
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To expand urbanization, the cabinet announced last year that 100 million mi- grants will be settled in cities by 2020.
China leads in G20 low carbon governance: report
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advanced policies and actions, while the US drops to 17th after pulling out of the Paris Agreement.
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China publishes draft supervision law to solicit public opinion
On Nov. 7, China’s top legislature published the draft law on supervision to solic- it public opinion.
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China’s employment hits 776 million by 2016, surpassing total popu- lation of Europe
China’s employment hit 776 million by the end of 2016, surpassing the gross population of Europe, according to statistics by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MHRSS), People’s Daily reported on Nov. 7.
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China to achieve “zero poverty” goal: UNDP official
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China has made great achievements in poverty alleviation. More than 60 million people have been lifted out of poverty and poverty occurence has declined from 10.2 percent to less than 4 percent.
Veres, Country Director of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), said over the past 30 years China’s economy has witnessed rapid growth and China has made great contribution to poverty reduction both home and abroad. From 2013 to 2016, more than 10 million rural residents shook off poverty each year. China is on the way towards a “zero poverty” country.
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Xi congratulates journalists association on 80th anniversary
Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday called on journalists to strengthen their con- fidence in the path, theory, system, and culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
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Public legal services to cover all the disabled in China
By 2020, a network for public legal services will be established to cover all the disabled in China, according to Opinions on improving public legal services for the disabled during the period of 13th Five-year Plan (hereinafter referred to as the Opin- ions) issued recently by the Ministry of Justice.
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Xi, Trump agree on leading role of head-of-state diplomacy in Si- no-U.S. ties
On Nov. 9, Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting U.S. President Donald
Trump agreed on maintaining the strategic leading role of head-of-state diplomacy in developing bilateral relations.
President urges’ open development’ in APEC speech
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Special employment policies urged to address poverty
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5.53 million impoverished people in China had been employed by the end of Oc- tober, which is a remarkable achievement, Zhang said on Nov. 13.
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China’s success offers lessons for developing countries
China’s economic success has supported global growth and its experience will help more countries to realize sustainable development, said Nicholas Rosellini, the representative of UNDP in China, on Nov. 11.
China to standardize elderly care services
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The Ministry of Civil Affairs rules will be online for public consultation until Nov. 12.
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4th meeting of China-EU high-level people-to-people dialogue held in Shanghai
On Nov. 14, Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong and Tibor Navracsics, EU Com- missioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, co-chair the fourth meeting of Chi- na-EU High-level People-to-people Dialogue in Shanghai, east China.
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Culture of west China hailed in Los Angeles
On Nov. 13, the Cultural Exploration of West China tour, part of the Experience China series, kicked off in Los Angeles to showcase the colorful cultures of west Chi- na.
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Rules would tighten online drug sales
Drugstore chains will be forbidden from selling prescription medicines on the internet, according to a draft regulation released by the China Food and Drug Admin- istration.
Culture of West China on show in San Diego
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Documentaries on west China screened in Los Angeles
Documentaries Born in China and The Third Polar featuring nature and people in west China were screened on the evening Nov. 15 at Edwards Cinema in Los Angeles.
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Health of women, children in China keeps improving: statistics
The health of women and children in China has been improving, according to the latest statistics.“The health of women and infants is extremely important for the health of man- kind, and China has made improvements in the regard in recent years,” said Peng Jiong with the United Nations Population Fund.
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7th China-U.S. Judicial and Human Rights Seminar held in New York The 7th China-U.S. Judicial and Human Rights Seminar co-sponsored by China Foundation for Human Rights Development and the National Committee on US-China Relations was held in New York on Nov. 14 and 15.
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Culture of west China enchants San Francisco
The Cultural Exploration of West China in the US, part of the cultural event “Ex- perience China in 2017”, kicked off in San Francisco on Nov. 16.From: chinahumanrights.org
Americans get a glimpse of west China in San Francisco
The cultural event Experience China 2017 − A Glimpse of West China kicked offin San Francisco, California on Nov. 16.
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Chinese deputy Consul General in San Francisco attends Movie Show of West China
Documentaries Born in China and The Third Polar featuring nature and people in west China were screened in San Francisco on November 17-19, 2017. Chinese deputy Consul General Cha Liyou, Cultural Counsellor Xiao Xiayong, overseas Chi- nese Fangli Bangqin, David W. Ewing, chairman of the National U.S.-China People’s Friendship Association San Francisco Branch as well as teachers and students from San Francisco State University attended the event.China’s organ donations up 30 pct. in 2017
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UNICEF partners with China to improve children’s well − being
China’s development has benefited tens of millions of children. The United Na- tions International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been working closely with the Chi- nese government to guarantee more children enjoy health and education benefits. This conforms to China’s aim of solving the contradiction between unbalanced and inad- equate development and the people’s ever-growing needs for a better life, said Justin Forsyth, UNICEF’s deputy executive director.
China takes the lead in safe blood supply
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China secures guardianship for 760,000 left-behind children
From November 2016 to mid-November this year, 760,000 previously unsu- pervised “left-behind children” in China’s rural areas were placed in the custody of guardians, the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) said on the International Children’s Day which falls on Nov. 20.From: Xinhua
China’s HKSAR to elect 36 deputies to national legislature
On Nov. 22, The Conference for Electing Deputies of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) con- vened its first plenary session in preparation for electing 36 deputies to China’s top legislature.
China’s health literacy on stable rise
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China takes lead in climate change cooperation
Natural disasters caused by climate change have severe consequences in recent years, making climate change an urgent issue faced by human beings.
China is actively conducting south-south cooperation on climate change to build a green and clean world.
“China adheres to peaceful development and build a commu- nity of shared future for mankind,” said President Xi Jinping.
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China should push “toilet revolution”: Xi
China should continue to upgrade the country’s toilets as part of its “toilet rev- olution” aimed at developing domestic tourism and improving people’s life quality, Chinese President Xi Jinping said.
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State Council dispatches inspectors to kindergartens nationwide
The State Council, China’s cabinet, has dispatched a team of inspectors to check on teacher ethics and work styles across the country, in an effort to prevent child abuse in kindergartens.
The State Council’s office for education supervision issued a notice on Nov. 24 ordering special inspections of all kindergartens across the country.
China’s social insurance fund sees surplus in 2016
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Int’l human rights seminar focuses on peace
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The 3rd International Seminar on Human Rights and Museology was opened in east China’s Nanjing Tuesday, where scholars discussed the protection of peace and human rights ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre.
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CEO of Save the Children: China makes great progress in protecting children's rights
“China has made tremendous progress in improving children's living conditions over the past 40 years,” said Helle Thorning-Schmidt, CEO of Save the Children, an international organization focused on child protection, education and health, in an interview with China.org.cn on November 27, 2017.
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Top procuratorate urges strong action on crime against children
The Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) of China released a circular on Nov. 30, 2017, telling all procuratorates to deal severely with crimes against kindergarten children, protect their rights and prevent such crimes from happening.
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China, Canada agree to issue joint statement on climate change
On Dec. 4, 2017, China and Canada agreed to issue a joint statement on climate change and clean growth during the second meeting of the Annual Dialogue between the Chinese premier and the Canadian prime minister.
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China to further promote government information sharing and disclosure
China will further integrate government information systems and enable more information disclosure on the allocation of public resources, according to a decision made at the State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang on Dec. 6, 2017.
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Chinese wisdom offers solutions to realizing right to development: African expert
Themed on “Building a Community with a Shared Future for Human Beings in the Area of Human Rights”, the 6th Cross-cultural Human Rights Seminar was held in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province from Dec. 3 to Dec. 6, 2017.
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First South-South Human Rights Forum opens in Beijing
The first South-South Human Rights Forum kicked off in Beijing on Dec. 7, 2017. Themed on “Building a Community with a Shared Future for Human Beings: New Opportunity for South-South Human Rights Development,” the forum has gathered scholars and officials from over 70 countries to discuss rights issues.
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Xi calls for respect to developing countries' will in human rights development
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the international community to respect and reflect the will of the people in developing countries in human rights development.
Xi made the remarks in a congratulatory message to the South-South Human Rights Forum, which opened in Beijing on Dec. 7, 2017.
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China publishes documents about Nanjing Massacre ahead of memorial day
A slew of documents regarding the Nanjing Massacre were published in both paper and digital versions on Dec. 11, 2017.
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China holds annual memorial for Nanjing Massacre victims
Chinese President Xi Jinping has attended the state memorial ceremony in the eastern city of Nanjing to mark the 80th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre.
In February 2014, China's top legislature designated December 13 as a national memorial day for the victims.
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China tightens supervision to promote regional balance in education
On Dec. 14, 2017, China began a new project to tighten supervision and assessment to narrow the education gap between the east and the central and western regions, according to the Ministry of Education.
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China, Germany hold forum on human rights development in Beijing
The 2017 China-Germany Human Rights Development Forum was held in Beijing on December 14, 2017.
Experts from both countries discussed issues of protecting the rights and interests of special groups.
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White paper hails “remarkable progress” in human rights protection
On Dec. 15, 2017, a white paper issued by China's State Council Information Office lauded “remarkable progress” in the law-based protection of human rights over the past five years.
According to the white paper, titled “New Progress in the Legal Protection of Human Rights in China,” the country has opened a new era of human rights protection.
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China's major diseases medical insurance covers 1 billion people
China's major disease medical insurance now covers more than one billion people, according to the National Health and Family Planning Commission.
On Dec. 17, 2017, the commission said it would work to ensure families with low incomes, senior citizens, juveniles and those with severe disabilities or severe diseases will receive proper medical treatment.
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Country Report on Child Development in China 2017 issued
China Development Research Foundation issued its first comprehensive report on children's development in Beijing on Dec. 18, 2017.
The report titled “Country Report on the Child Development in China 2017” is focused on poverty reduction and children's early development.
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China promotes international education cooperation
China has established education partnership with 188 countries and regions in the past five years, said the Ministry of Education on Dec. 18, 2017.
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Seminar on China's human rights development in a new era held in Guangzhou
The seminar on the development of China's human rights cause in a new era, co-sponsored by China Society for Human Rights Studies (CSHRS) and the Publicity Department of Guangdong Province, was held in south China's Guangzhou city on Dec. 19, 2017.
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China improves sexual and reproductive health of adolescents
A stack of measures have been taken in China to educate adolescents about sexual and reproductive health, said the China Family Planning Association on Dec. 19, 2017.
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China to take targeted measures to improve people's well-being
China will take targeted measures to address problems to improve the public's overall well-being in 2018, said a statement issued after the annual Central Economic Work Conference concluded on Dec. 20, 2017.
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China has the world's largest middle-income population: key meeting
China has made historic economic achievements in the past five years, now with the largest middle-income population in the world, said a statement issued after the Central Economic Work Conference which ended on Dec. 20, 2017.
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Employment hits record high, as 10mln new jobs are added
China's employment rate in the first three quarters of 2017 hit a record high, with more than 10 million new jobs added to the economy between January and September, according to a report by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
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China's rural education improves
The number of enrolled students receiving compulsory education in 2016 reached 142 million and 94.8578 million of them came from rural areas accounting for two thirds of the total, according to China's Rural Education Development Report in 2017 released by the Research Institute of Rural Education of Northeast Normal University on Dec. 25, 2017.
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President Xi delivers New Year speech vowing resolute reform in 2018
On Dec. 31, 2017, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a New Year speech, vowing that China would resolutely carry out reform in 2018.
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