CCTV9英语新闻：Lawmakers, advisors discuss cross-Strait ties

Meanwhile, the State Council Information Office has invited several lawmakers and political advisors to discuss Cross-Strait relations. They commented on President Xi Jinping's recent warning against Taiwan independence. The achievements made in Cros

CCTV9英语新闻：Supply-side reforms need 'subtraction & addition'

China's State Council Information Office has held a policy briefing conference, and Huang Shouhong, who is in charge of the drafting of the Government Work Report, underlined the key methods of supply-side reforms. From the industry level, supply-sid

CCTV9英语新闻：Top legislator lauds enhanced legislation on China's national security

Top legislator Zhang Dejiang briefed over three thousand lawmakers on the achievements in legislative work last year. The NPC Standing Committee enacted five laws, revised 37 laws and passed 17 reports. The law is of great value in the governance of

CCTV9英语新闻：Charity Law draft submitted to legislature

The national legislature received the country's first bill to regulate charity activities on Wednesday. This move aims to recruit help from society in order to attain the 2020 poverty alleviation goal. Our reporter Han Peng has been following this, a

CCTV9英语新闻：Second child policy creates new challenges

Now for more on this, we are joined in the studio by CCTV's Jin Yingqiao. Q1, Yingqiao, tell us more about what's being discussed about children and women this political season. A1, Well, they are definitely hot topics during the two sessions. One NP

CCTV9英语新闻：CPPCC members divided on medical insurance fees

Another hot issue is about medical insurance fees. There are proposals on making citizens pay more premiums, as well as letting retirees pay medical insurance. But CPPCC members haven't yet reached a consensus on that. Government's financial support

CCTV9英语新闻：The birth of medical groups in China

The practice of medical groups in China only emerged in recent years. It's when a number of doctors come together, they can carry out medical treatments independently, without being employed by any public or private hospital. Such a move is unconvent

CCTV9英语新闻：Xi stresses importance of supply-side reform, food security

President Xi Jinping has stressed to promote the supply-side reform and improve people's livelihood in China's Hunan province. When joining a panel discussion with lawmakers from that province. Xi said it's important to propel the supply-side reform

CCTV9英语新闻：China helps improve people's livelihood in Africa

African countries had always been important players on the map of China's foreign policy. From the Belt and Road initiative to China's investment and aid plans, African countries are never left out. How do African people see China's undertakings in t

CCTV9英语新闻：China's global vision

Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at the press conference Tuesday morning that disputes with the US could be turned into cooperation such as the success in the cyber security area. But he said the US needs to calm down over the maritime tensions in the S

CCTV9英语新闻：Outlook for stability on Korean peninsula

Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at the press conference Tuesday morning that disputes with the US could be turned into cooperation such as the success in the cyber security area. But he said the US needs to calm down over the maritime tensions in the S

CCTV9英语新闻：Obstacles facing parents wanting a second child

For more on this, we turn back to Professor Zhang Lifen from Fudan University, and we're also joined by our health reporter Wu Guoxiu. Q1. Starting with you Guo Xiu. You've done dozens of stories since China loosened its family planning policy. What'

CCTV9英语新闻：US expert on China's diplomacy

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met the press on Tuesday. He talked about China's foreign policy on international and regional issues. He said China has made active efforts and broken new ground in its diplomacy. We spoke to Kenneth Lieberthal, a se

CCTV9英语新闻：Lawmakers stress charity transparency in draft law

CCTV reporter Hou Na talked to lawmakers about their views and expectations on the charity law draft. The country's first Charity Law-- a heated topic during the two sessions. We see more and more people are making charity donations, it is a symbol o

CCTV9英语新闻：President Xi calls for 'targeted' poverty alleviation

Lawmakers and the political advisory body are holding discussions on major political, economic and social issues. Poverty alleviations was high on the list when President Xi Jinping joined a group of deputies to the National People's Congress from Hu

CCTV9英语新闻：Draft of China's 1st charity law being discussed

To establish a more standard and transparent environment around charity donations in China and encourage involvement, the draft of the country's first charity law will be discussed during the Two Sessions. The country's first Charity Law-- a heated t

CCTV9英语新闻：CPPCC members talk on improving living standards

Five members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference have briefed the media on the improvement of living standards. Poverty alleviation was a major focus. Huang Jiefu (C), Fan Xiaojian (2nd R), Hu Xiaoyi (2nd L), Li Weihong (1st R)

CCTV9英语新闻：Effective philanthropy through charity law

To have a better understanding of China's first draft charity law, we now turn to my colleague Tian Wei, who's at the Great Hall of the People. Q1. Hello Tian Wei, what are the highlights of this draft law and how is it going to guide chairty events

CCTV9英语新闻：China hopes to improve philanthropy through charity law

Philanthropy is developing quickly in China. Fu Ying, spokeswoman for the annual session of the country's legislature said the charity law is aimed at protecting the rights of donors and the needy as well as punishing fraud. In terms of supervision,

CCTV9英语新闻：Draft charity law regulates online fund raising

Earlier we spoke to our reporter Hou Na in the studio. She talked about the heated debates over the charity law, including regulations over online fund raising. One of the highlights of the draft is that it stipulates that online fund raising for cha