Special Report: NPC & CPPCC Sessions 2006

Top legislator's work report live telecast for first time

Wu Bangguo, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), delivers a report on the work of the national legislature during the second plenary meeting of the Fourth Session of the Tenth NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 9, 2006.  (Xinhua photo)

    BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhuanet) -- China live telecast delivery of work report of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, for the first time on Thursday morning. Full Story

Legislature focuses supervision on workers' safety, environment

    BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhuanet) -- The Chinese legislature, the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, has saved many lives by its law enforcement inspection activities that have led to closure of many deadly mines and polluting plants. Full Story

China promises more democracy in legislation

    BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhuanet) -- Top Chinese lawmaker Wu Bangguo said here Thursday that the Standing Committee of the Tenth National People's Congress (NPC) will further promote democracy inits legislation by soliciting more public opinions. Full Story

Anti-secession Law of "important role, far-reaching impact": NPC leader

    BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese top lawmaker Wu Bangguo said here Thursday that the Anti-secession Law passed by the national legislature a year ago "has played an important role and exerted far-reaching impact" in checking "Taiwan independence" activities. Full Story