Chinese Premier Wen Jiaobao presides over a meeting on education in Beijing, capital of China, August 29, 2008. The Chinese government has started to draw up a 12-year plan on education reform and development
China mulls 12-year guideline for education reform
The Chinese government has started to draw up a 12-year plan on education reform and development, stressing its role in promoting economic development and technology innovation.
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Gov't to offer subsidies to students from quake zone
China's ministries of finance and education will offer financial aid to poorer students from quake-hit areas to guarantee their schooling over the next two academic terms.
China adopts recycling law
China's top legislature passed a law to promote circular economy on Friday at the closing of the fourth session of the Standing Committee of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC).
Beijing children to get longer lie-in
Beijing children will have more time to sleep when the new semester begins on Monday, as the city's education authority has ordered primary and middle schools not to begin classes before 8 am.
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Central Government
- Gov't to offer subsidies to students from quake zone
- China adopts recycling law
- Offical highlights public fiscal system
- China mulls 12-year guideline for education reform
- Farmers' incomes up 10% in 1st half
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Local Governments
- Beijing children to get longer lie-in
- More fund support set for HK elite athletes
- New uni students get advice on safety
- Macao's unemployment rate remains at 2.9 pct in past 3 months
- Shenzhen looks to fill 560,000 jobs
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Links of State Bodies
Links of Local Governments Websites
Policy Updates
An update to the longstanding administrative measures for resident offices of foreign firms was released on Friday for public review.
- Shenzhen's new residence system help migrant workers
- China sets guidelines for central govt's administrative reform
- Child fine system to be revised
- Rebuilding rule focuses on public structures
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Appointments
Two new vice-ministers were appointed to the foreign ministry during a reshuffle held earlier this month.
- State Council appoints three senior officials
- Li Xiaopeng appointed vice governor of Shanxi
- State Council appoints two senior officials
- Statistician appointed as cabinet research chief
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Laws
Documents
Links
-Chinese Embassies　-International Department, Central Committee of CPC　
-State Organs Work Committee of CPC -United Front Work Department, Central Committee of CPC
Gov't Briefings
Four related Central government officials on June 23 briefed the press on the inspection and management on the use of earthquake relief funds and materials.
SCIO Notices to the Press
- Aug. 28: Preparations for the 5th China-ASEAN Expo
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Spotlight
Criminal law set to protect people's privacy
China at present has no privacy laws specifically designed to protect personal information from misuse, but forthcoming amendments to the Criminal Law may improve the situation.
- Corrupt officials' lovers could also be tried
- Food safety law debate goes on
- Use of product tracking system 'not mandatory'
- China weighs tougher penalties on corruption
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Opinion
- Aggressive auditing
- City management tips
- Opening-up of cadre selection
- Crime and punishment
- Time to invest more money in education
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Questions and Answers More
Q: What kind of law is there in place to protect pandas?
A: In order to put the protection of giant pandas and other wildlife under the law, the Chinese government put the protection of rare animals and plants into the Constitution.
Useful Info
- Who's Who in China's Leadership
- State Structure
- China's Political System
- China's Legislative System
- China's Judicial System
- Mapping out 11th Five-Year Guidelines
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