A Big Step Forward

China,Japan and South Korea promise a considerable leap in trilateral cooperation at their second summit     

Great Step Forward

The National Human Rights Action Plan of China (2009-10), issued by the Information Office of the State Council on April 13, highlights goals that authorities expect to be implemented within two years. On April 14, the official People's Daily and Xinhua New Agency interviewed Wang Chen, Minister of the State Council Information Office. Excerpts from the interview follow     

Cross-Straits Step Forward

正SOME are calling it a major breakthrough,even a milestone.This is true,in the sense that it was the f irst time in six decades that representatives of the administrative authorities on both sides of the Taiwan Straits met in their off icial capacities.Others are cautioning against unrealistic anticipation of the outcome,which also holds true given the complicated context and subtle nature of such a meeting.     

A Step Forward in Opening up China's Stock Market

On July 8, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced that the State Council had, in principle, approved increased access for foreign investors to the Chinese mainland stock market by allowing foreign individuals to trade yuan-denominated A-shares.     

Shenzhen-HK Stock Connect：Another Step Forward

正Since July,there’s been much discussion over the imminent Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect program,focusing to a large extent on which companies will benefit the most from the scheme.However,as another major step in China’s efforts to open up its capital markets after the Shanghai-HK Stock Connect scheme,the Shenzhen-HK Stock Connect program,     

以专业化建设为切入点推进预审办案工作新发展

预审办案工作在刑侦工作中具有极其重要的地位和作用,只能加强,不能削弱.当前预审办案工作既面临挑战,也有着良好的发展机遇.为此,要以专业化建设为切入点,努力推进预审办案工作新发展.一是要加快预审办案专业化体制建设;二是要建立健全预审办案工作运作机制;三是要加强预审办案规范化建设;四是要高度重视预审专家人才队伍建设;五是要加大深挖犯罪工作力度;六是要完善预审办案考核指标体系.     

A Good First Step

Chinese Vice Premier Liu He,China’s chief negotiator for the China-U.S.comprehensive econom ic dialogue,and U.S.President Donald Trum p signed the phase-one economic and trade agreement in the East Room of the White House on January 15.It signaled that the nearly two-year China-U.S.trade friction started by the U.S.would abate,a significant step toward ending the trade war.     

A Giant Leap Forward

正The adoption of the General Provisions of the Civil Law at the Fifth Session of the 12th National People’s Congress,China’s top legislature,on March 15 marked a milestone in the rule of law in the country.China urgently needs a civil code which incorporates laws on property,contract,tort liability,marriage and inheritance to suit its contemporary society.The General Provisions,the opening chapter of the long-awaited civil code,     

A Big Stride Forward

正Annual political gatherings usher in a new era of development The First Session of the 13th National People’s Congress(NPC),China’s top legislature,came to a close in Beijing on March 20.Over the two weeks of its duration,more than 2,900 NPC deputies elected and ap-     

A Great Leap Forward

<正>This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Finland and China. In September 2004, Finland was granted Approved Destination Status (ADS) by Chinese tourism authorities, which resulted in a boom for the tourism industries of both countries.     

A Spring in Their Step

According to the Chinese lunar calendar,the first three months of the new year,which starts on February 1 this year,mark the whole of springtime at different stages.Spring season commences in the second month,allowing people to venture outside once again after the cold deep of winter to enjoy a beautiful brisk walk.     

A Crucial Step in Market-Oriented Reform

<正>Price mechanism lies at the core of the market economy.The economy’s two major functions—effectively allocating scarce resources and forming compatible incentive mechanisms—are both realized through this mechanism.In the move to reform the economic system initiated in 1984,the Central Committee of the Communist Party of     

A Step in the Right Direction

<正>Palestinian rival factions’reconciliation brings hope for Middle East peace Palestinian rival political factions Fatah and Hamas signed a reconciliation agreement in mid-October in Cairo,marking not only a thaw in their relations,but more importantly,a major step toward reaching the end of a decade-long split between the two major Palestinian political forces.Promising prospect     

A Poor Mountain City Leaps Forward

ONE Spring in remote antiquity,when Jiandi,a concubine of the legendary emperor Di Ku,was swimming in a river,a black bird landed on the bank and laid an egg.Jiandi consumed the egg and became pregnant.Later she gave birth to Qi,ancestor of the Shang tribe.     

One Step Forward to a Space Station——The Successful Docking of the Shenzhou-8 Spacecraft with Tiangong-1

ON September 29, 2011 the 8.5-ton target vehicle Tiangong-1 was launched successfully, and now orbits the Earth at a distance of 350 km. It has now been 10 years since the launch of Shenzhou-1 on November 20, 1999, and on November 1 of this year Shenzhou-8 blasted off skywards, tracking for thousands of kilometers before docking with Tiangong-1 on November 3. This marks the completion of the first rendezvous and docking mission of     

A Step Further To a Global Yuan

正China allows yuan funds in Hong Kong to invest in mainland securities market The renminbi qualified foreign institutional investor program, known as RQFII, has established a new mechanism for the backflow of overseas yuan funds.     

A Leap Forward for a Coastal City

Qingdao is on its way to becoming a modern,livable and happy international city.Qingdao, a beautiful seaside city in Shandong Province, boasts a mild climate, the vertiginous Laoshan Mountain, magni cent coastlines and many sandy bays. Home to European-style buildings from its colonial past, the city has been called a classic of world architecture. 120 years ago, Qingdao was an insigni cant shing village. It is now a metropolis of 11,282 square km with a populatin of 8.7 million. It has developed greatly since China started its opening-up and reform policy three decades     

A Leap Forward for a Coastal City

Qingdao is on its way to becoming a modern,livable and happy international city.Qingdao, a beautiful seaside city in Shandong Province, boasts a mild climate, the vertiginous Laoshan Mountain,magnificent coastlines and many sandy bays. Home to European-style buildings from its colonial past, the city has been called a classic of world architecture.     

A Vital Step Toward a Sound Stock Market

正The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced on July 8 a decision to delist electrical equipment manufacturer Dandong Xintai Electric Co. Ltd. (Xintai Electric) in a move that demonstrates to companies, both listed ones and those aspiring to become so, that the stock regulator is getting serious about tightening delisting procedures