BEIJING, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese top official Li Changchun has urged efforts to change concepts that are not in conformity with the country's progressive cultural development.

    In his article to be published Sunday on the "Qiu Shi" (Seeking Truth) magazine, Li, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said efforts should be made to construct mechanisms and systems that are favorable to cultural development in a scientific manner.

    He called for stepped-up efforts to develop cultural causes and boost people' all-round development by putting their interests first and meet their cultural needs.

    Efforts should also be made to train more talented people to enhance cultural development, he said.

    "Qiu Shi" Magazine is the official publication of the CPC Central Committee.

Li Changchun (front R), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, shakes hands with performers after the musical performance of "Farewell, My Concubine" by Shanghai City Dance Ltd. (SCD), in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 14, 2008. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

Senior Chinese leader praises dance troupe for innovative marketing

    BEIJING, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Senior Chinese official Li Changchun praised the innovative spirit in global marketing of a provincial dance troupe at the forefront of China's culture industry reform program.

    Li, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks at a musical performance of "Farewell, My Concubine" by Shanghai City Dance Ltd. (SCD) on Friday evening.  Full story