2014 National People's Congress

CGTN: China puts people first on new journey of 'building great country'

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Monday, March 13, 2023

High-quality development, which entails innovative, coordinated, green and open development and development for everyone, was one of the buzzwords during the country's all-important political event.

Key Points: 
  • High-quality development, which entails innovative, coordinated, green and open development and development for everyone, was one of the buzzwords during the country's all-important political event.
  • As one of the engines driving China's economic growth, Jiangsu has become a front-runner in the country's modernization bid.
  • In promoting prosperity for all, more notable and substantive progress will be made, he said.
  • "I will faithfully fulfill my responsibilities bestowed by the Constitution, with the nation's needs as my mission and the people's interests my yardstick," vowed the Chinese president.

Sun Dongwei: step up the peanut industry to improve grain and oil safety and security

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Sunday, March 12, 2023

Sun thinks, although China has secured the bumper harvest for 19 consecutive years with a total grain output of 650 million tons, the grain industry still has structural problems.

Key Points: 
  • Sun thinks, although China has secured the bumper harvest for 19 consecutive years with a total grain output of 650 million tons, the grain industry still has structural problems.
  • To develop the domestic oil industry, China should urgently unleash the growth potential of oilseeds.
  • Sun points out that the peanut industry is important for rural revitalization and increasing agricultural income.
  • "While continuing to expand the planting area of soybean and making efforts to boost its yield, China should also step up the peanut industry to achieve a more diversified oilseed supply," he said.

CGTN America: China Advances Modernization, Sharing Opportunities with the World

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Monday, March 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGTN America releases "China Advances Modernization, Sharing Opportunities with the World"

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  • WASHINGTON, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGTN America releases "China Advances Modernization, Sharing Opportunities with the World"
    The Two Sessions is getting underway in Beijing, capital of China.
  • And China aims to expand its economy by around 5 percent this year.
  • says a Chinese-language article "China Advances Modernization, Sharing Opportunities with the World" published by Guoji Ruiping (International Review), a popular news social media account in China.
  • The series of measures proposed in the report will provide a broader and more secure development space for foreign investment in China.

CGTN: China targets high-quality development on its path to modernization

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Monday, March 6, 2023

During the group discussion, Xi underscored the importance of pursuing high-quality development, calling it the "first and foremost" task in China's modernization endeavor.

Key Points: 
  • During the group discussion, Xi underscored the importance of pursuing high-quality development, calling it the "first and foremost" task in China's modernization endeavor.
  • As one of the engines driving China's economic growth, Jiangsu has become a front-runner in the country's modernization efforts.
  • In the pursuit of high-quality development, China is also doubling down on technological innovation as a primary driver of growth.
  • He also emphasized that the ultimate goal of promoting high-quality development is to deliver happiness and well-being to the people.

CGTN: China targets high-quality development on its path to modernization

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Monday, March 6, 2023

During the group discussion, Xi underscored the importance of pursuing high-quality development, calling it the "first and foremost" task in China's modernization endeavor.

Key Points: 
  • During the group discussion, Xi underscored the importance of pursuing high-quality development, calling it the "first and foremost" task in China's modernization endeavor.
  • As one of the engines driving China's economic growth, Jiangsu has become a front-runner in the country's modernization efforts.
  • In the pursuit of high-quality development, China is also doubling down on technological innovation as a primary driver of growth.
  • He also emphasized that the ultimate goal of promoting high-quality development is to deliver happiness and well-being to the people.

CGTN: Building strong synergy, China advances new modernization drive with confidence

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Sunday, March 5, 2023

Xi attended the opening meeting of the first session of the 14th NPC on Sunday morning in Beijing.

Key Points: 
  • Xi attended the opening meeting of the first session of the 14th NPC on Sunday morning in Beijing.
  • This is a vivid practice of the whole-process people's democracy in China, which has been underscored as an essential requirement of Chinese modernization by Xi Jinping.
  • "With a vast and open market, China is sure to provide even greater business opportunities for foreign companies in China."
  • On Wednesday, Xi told Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that China's high-quality development and modernization process will bring new opportunities to other countries.

CGTN: Building strong synergy, China advances new modernization drive with confidence

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Sunday, March 5, 2023

Xi attended the opening meeting of the first session of the 14th NPC on Sunday morning in Beijing.

Key Points: 
  • Xi attended the opening meeting of the first session of the 14th NPC on Sunday morning in Beijing.
  • This is a vivid practice of the whole-process people's democracy in China, which has been underscored as an essential requirement of Chinese modernization by Xi Jinping.
  • "With a vast and open market, China is sure to provide even greater business opportunities for foreign companies in China."
  • On Wednesday, Xi told Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that China's high-quality development and modernization process will bring new opportunities to other countries.

Xinhua Finance: Digital Technology Reduces the Costs of Cross-Border Linkage and Forms a Global Network of Innovation

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

CHONGQING, China, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The importance of digital technology is becoming increasingly prominent with the development of the economy.

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  • CHONGQING, China, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The importance of digital technology is becoming increasingly prominent with the development of the economy.
  • Besides, digital technology spreads faster than any previous technology.
  • Since technology is rapidly updating and requires massive data support, extensive collaboration is increasingly needed for innovation.
  • Digital technology reduces the costs of cross-border linkage and forms a global network of innovation."

Zaxby's appoints new chief operating officer as brand seeks to accelerate growth

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

ATHENS, Ga., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zaxby's, a Georgia-based premium quick-service restaurant franchise known for its Signature Sandwich, Chicken Fingerz™ and flavorful signature sauces, announced today that Sharlene Smith will serve as chief operating officer effective April 25, 2022. With more than 30 years of experience at some of the nation's leading restaurant concepts, Smith will be instrumental in driving the company's national expansion through operational effectiveness, system improvements and people development.

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  • "Sharlene is an executive who balances vision with execution, and that makes her ideally suited to help accelerate our growth."
  • With over three decades of operational experience within the restaurant industry and franchising, Smith is a proven leader of teams as well as growth strategies.
  • There, she worked closely with a franchisee advisory council to ensure alignment on vision, strategic growth plans and system-wide initiatives.
  • "Our industry is experiencing rapid off-premise growth and the digitalizationof practically every aspect of our business," said Acoca.

CGTN: China steps up tree-planting efforts to reduce carbon emissions

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

BEIJING, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China is intensifying efforts to plant trees nationwide as it strives to honor its pledges to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China is intensifying efforts to plant trees nationwide as it strives to honor its pledges to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
  • China designated March 12 as the National Tree-Planting Day in 1979.
  • In recent years, China made pledges to peak emissions of carbon dioxide before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.
  • Afforestation plays a crucial role in turning these ideas into reality, as carbon sinks, like forests and grasslands, absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.