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On March 11, the Fifth Session of the 13th National People's Congress closed in Beijing. The congress approved the government work report and the work report of the NPC Standing Committee. The conference passed a decision on amending the local organic law, and Xi Jinping signed a presidential decree to promulgate it. The congress adopted decisions on the number of deputies to the Fourteenth National People's Congress and on the issue of election.
The Closing Session of the Fifth Session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference was held in the Great Hall of the People on March 10, attended by Xi Jinping and other party and state leaders.
The Fifth Session of the 13th National People's Congress held its second plenary session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 8 to hear and deliberate the work report of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the work report of the Supreme People's Court, and the work report of the Supreme People's Procuratorate. Xi Jinping and others attended the meeting.
On March 7, Xi Jinping stressed at the plenary meeting of the delegation of the People's Liberation Army and the Armed Police Force that the strategy of governing the army according to law should be implemented and the level of rule of law in national defense and army building should be improved.
On March 6, when Xi Jinping visited members of the agricultural, social welfare and social security circles attending the CPPCC meeting, he stressed that the improvement of comprehensive agricultural production capacity should be placed in a more prominent position, and efforts should continue to be made to promote the high-quality development of social security.
On March 5, the Fifth Session of the 13th National People's Congress opened in Beijing. Xi Jinping, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng, Wang Qishan, and others sat on the rostrum, Li Keqiang made a government work report, and Li Zhanshu presided over the meeting, listening to explanations on the draft amendment to the local organic law, the draft decision on the number of deputies to the 14th National People's Congress, and the draft decision on election issues.
On March 4, the Fifth Session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference opened in Beijing. Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan attended the meeting to congratulate. Wang Yang made a report on the work of the CPPCC Standing Committee, Zhang Qingli presided over it, and Liu Xincheng made a report on the work of motions.
When participating in the deliberations of the Inner Mongolia delegation on March 5, Xi Jinping stressed that it is necessary to continuously consolidate the ideological foundation of the Chinese national community, jointly build a great motherland, and jointly create a better life.
On March 1, Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the opening ceremony of the training class for young and middle-aged cadres at the Central Party School (National Academy of Administration), stressing that it is necessary to build a solid foundation of ideals and beliefs, establish and practice the correct concept of political achievements, and leave a footprint of unrepentant struggle in the new era and new journey.
On February 28, Xi Jinping presided over the 24th meeting of the Central Committee for Comprehensively Deepening Reform, stressing the need to accelerate the construction of world-class enterprises and strengthen the cultivation of talents in basic disciplines.
On March 11, Premier Li Keqiang of the State Council met with Chinese and foreign journalists at the Great Hall of the People and answered questions. The press conference was held by video link.
On March 5, Li Keqiang put forward the main expected targets for this year's development in the government work report, of which gdp growth was about 5.5%.
Entrusted by the State Council, the National Development and Reform Commission requested the Fifth Session of the 13th National People's Congress to review the Report on the Implementation of the 2021 National Economic and Social Development Plan and the Draft 2022 National Economic and Social Development Plan.
The New Office of the State Council issued a white paper entitled "Development and Protection of Rights of Disabled Persons in China". This is the first time that China has published a white paper on the development of sports for the disabled.
On March 5, the first "ministerial channel" of the two sessions of the National People's Congress was opened, and the three ministers "met in the clouds" to interpret the economic ledger and people's livelihood concerns, and convey China's firm confidence in overcoming difficulties and moving upwards. What are the supporting factors for achieving the economic growth target of about 5.5%? How to advance carbon neutrality in an orderly manner? In 2022, what key areas will stable investment be developed? Around the government work report, He Lifeng, chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission, answered hot issues of social concern.
On March 7, the State Council New Office held a press conference on "adhering to the principle of being steady, seeking progress in stability, and promoting new progress in high-quality development". Lian Weiliang, Lin Nianxiu, and Hu Zucai, deputy directors of the National Development and Reform Commission, attended the meeting to answer hot questions of concern to Chinese and foreign journalists.
On February 28, the National Development and Reform Commission held a video teleconference to make comprehensive arrangements for further improving the coal market price formation mechanism. Hu Zucai, member of the party leading group and deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. The meeting stressed that it is necessary to ensure that coal prices operate within a reasonable range and better ensure national energy security.
The National Development and Reform Commission organized the implementation of the bottom-line project of social service facilities, arranged for the investment of 3 billion yuan in the central budget, and supported 261 projects such as child welfare, assistance for vagrant beggars, and rehabilitation and care facilities for the disabled.
The National Bureau of Statistics issued a communiqué that in 2021, the scale of the mainland economy will exceed a record high of 110 trillion yuan, ranking second largest economy in the world.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is stepping up research to clarify support policies such as the continuation of preferential tax treatment for new energy vehicles.
The SPC issued regulations clarifying that from March 15, false contracts for brushing orders, comments, and traffic are invalid.
The Central Cyberspace Administration, the Ministry of Education and other four departments issued the "Key Points for Improving the Digital Literacy and Skills of the Whole People in 2022", deploying 8 key tasks such as increasing the supply of high-quality digital resources and creating a high-quality digital life.
The China Disabled Persons' Federation, the Ministry of Education and other 5 departments issued a plan, proposing that by the end of 2025, each county (city, district) will list at least 1 vocational training base for the disabled.
The National Health Commission and 15 other departments jointly issued the "14th Five-Year Plan for Healthy Aging". The plan proposes 9 main tasks, and the development of traditional Chinese medicine elderly health services is one of them.
The "Implementation Measures for Deepening the Reform of the Title System for Economic Professionals in Beijing" was promulgated, optimizing the setting of 10 economic professional title evaluation catalogs, and adding the level of senior professional titles for the first time.
Shanghai issued implementation opinions to promote the construction of charging and replacing infrastructure, requiring the establishment of an open sharing mechanism for community charging facilities and encouraging time-sharing of nearby parking spaces.
Ningxia legislation promotes ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin.
Jiangsu promotes the implementation of the parental leave system, before the child reaches the age of 3, both husband and wife enjoy 10 days of parental leave every year.
Anhui issued detailed rules to clarify that the personal account of employee medical insurance can be used with family members when seeking medical treatment in outpatient clinics.
Jiangxi issued a notice to include "painless delivery" in the scope of medical insurance reimbursement.
Guangdong issued opinions proposing to establish a system for outstanding retired athletes and coaches to enter schools as physical education teachers.
Sichuan issued a plan to support colleges and universities and scientific research institutes to set up scholarships for outstanding female students in science and engineering.
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