Online and Off

China＇s population of Internet users now numbers 298 million, and the worldwide web has profoundly impacted people＇s lives in both positive and negative ways. On the eve of this year＇s sessions of the National People＇s Congress （NPC） and the Chinese People＇s Political Consultative Conference （CPPCC）, Premier Wen Jiabao engaged the nation＇s netizens during a two- hour interactive web chat. During the sessions, Wen regularly logged on to collect the people＇s opinions on their progress.     

DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS IN XINJIANG（ Part Two ）

III. Steady Development of Social Programs
Before the founding of the People＇s Republic of China in 1949, Xinjiang had but one college, nine secondary schools and 1,355 primary schools. Only 19.8% of school-age children in the region attended primary school, and the overall illiteracy rate was a shocking 90%. Since the founding of the People＇s Republic,     

PRC Tort Liability Law Helps Protect Human Rights

The People＇s Republic of China Tort Liability Law, which was adopted at the Twelfth Session of the Standing Committee of the Eleventh National People＇s Congress on December 26, 2009, became effective for implementation on July 1, 2010. Back in 2002, a draft of the law underwent initial examination by the NPC Standing Committee.     

Xi＇an -A Living Monument to Chinese History

CHINA＇S three most visited cities each offer a distinct experience： Beijing is the central witness of the creation and growth of the People＇s Republic, Shanghai is the nation＇s pulsating 21 st century metropolis, while Xi＇an is China＇s living monu- ment to the country＇s ancient past.     

For a Legal Guarantee to Improve People＇s Livelihood and Protect Human Rights--Thoughts on policy concerning Social Insurance Law （draft）

The People＇s Republic of China Social Insurance Law （draft） has undergone three readings at the Standing Committee of the National People＇s Congress. The Law, once promulgated, will be of great significance to implementation of the constitutional principle of ＂respecting and protecting human rights.＂ It will help regulate the various social insurance relationships and the rights and obligations of the parties involved.     

The NPC and CPPCC Sessions Draw Worldwide Attention

THE eyes and ears of the country are turned every March to the annual sessions of the National People＇s Congress （NPC） and Chinese People＇s Political Consultative Conference （CPPCC）, and increasingly so is worldwide atten- tion. What are the sessions in the eyes of foreign joumaists？ What＇s different this year and what trends do they see emerging？ Zhao Lixing, counselor with the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has confirmed that over 800 journalists representing overseas media showed up this year, and from a staggering list of topics, questions about people＇s well-being top their interview lists. The domestic media has the same concerns.     

The Qinghai-Tibet Railway-A Railway Network on the“ROOF OF THE WORLD”

Implementation Measures of the Law of the People＇s Republic of China on the Protection of rights and interests of Women have been approved in Inner Mongolia Autonomous region.The measures will further strengthen protection of ethnic minority women＇s rights and interests,     

IVlao＇s Hometowr to Embrace More＂Red＂ Tourists

THE 116th anniversary commemoration of Mao Zedong＇s birth, held on November 15, 2009 at Beijing＇s Great Hall of the People, had an unusual twist. This year＇s ceremony included a seminar on how to promote Mao＇s philosophy and the ＂red culture＂ that his charisma has inspired, reflected in the construction of a 12-hectare theme park.     

rhe Big Green Machine

CHINA＇S stepped-up commitment to expanding her energy infrastructure is official. Premier Wen Jiabao, in astatement at the 2009 National People＇s Congress, redefined the direction of the country＇s energy strategy and development goals, clarifying that nuclear, hydroelectric, wind and solar power are all the focus of new projects. China＇s green energy campaign is unprecedented both on the industrial and legal fronts, and not surprising, since the country is one of the world＇s major energy consumers.     

China＇s Private Economy：Challenges and Solutions：An Economy Matures

For the first three decades of the People＇s Republic, the Chinese economy consisted solely of state-owned or collectively owned enterprises.The emergence of private businesses following China＇s reform and opening-up in 1978 ushered in a private economy that has since grown to account for up to 50 percent of the country＇s GDP,70 percent of its jobs and 30-40 percent of its tax revenue.     

How Tough Is the Job Market？

THIS year is set to be the most competitive ever for employ- ment-seeking college gradu- ates. Nearly seven million will pour into China＇s job market, the highest number ever in the history of the People＇s Republic. Like the increasingly alarming air quality, this year＇s tough job market is a frequent topic and source of frustration.     

The Progress and Analysis of Women＇s Human Rights Protection in the Legislation 2007 in China

The year 2007 witnessed ＂the new progress in the construction of democracy and legal system, the reliable development of administration by law, and the strengthened guarantee of people＇s rights and interests as well as the safeguard of social equity and justice＂ in China. In this year, both the National People＇s Congress and its Standing Committee as well as local People＇s Congresses at levels and their standing committees were active in performing their duties, constituting and promulgating a series of laws and regulations. These laws and regulations have directly or indirectly concerned the fights and interests of women. This article is going to briefly sum up and analyze the provisions in the pertinent legislation in China in 2007 that directly involve the fights and interests of women,     

THE FIRST,THE TOP,THE LEADING,THE MOST——Garze HAS THEM ALL

The first regional ethnic autonomous prefecture in China
The People＇s Government of Xikang Tibetan Autonomous Region was founded on November 24, 1950. The first regional ethnic autonomous power after the founding of People＇s Republic of China, it was later restructured as a prefecture. Sangjiyuexi （Tianbao） was its chairman, with Xiakedaodeng, Awangjiacuo and Luosangqinba serving as vice-chairmen. Of all the 28 places on the regional committee,     

Looking Back 60 Years： Personal Recollections--Grace Under Pressure：My Dance with Diplomacy

THIS October 1 marks the 60th anniversary of the People＇s Republic of China. On October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong stood on the Tian＇anmen Rostrum, declaring to the world, The Chinese people have arisen.     

Wang Guangmei＇s Personal Photo Album （1）

In Chinese history this case was unprecedented and unlikely to be repeated： the wife of the PRC president was charged, framed, and imprisoned for 12 years during the ＂cultural revolution.＂ Wang Guangmei＇s legendary life was linked to a tumultuous period of history for the Communist Party of China and the People＇s Republic.     

DEVELOPIVENT AND PROGRESS IN XINJIANG

Preface
The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region extends through the northwest of the People＇s Republic of China and accounts for about one sixth of its land territory.     

Voices

Cheng Siwei＇ Dollar＇s Downward Trend Will Continue
Cheng Siwei, the former vice chairman of the Standing Com- mittee of the National People＇s Congress and noted scholar, claims that the recent rise of the U.S. dollar is just temporary, and will not change its long-term downward trend, Cheng says that since the financial crisis broke, many U.S.     

Serfs Emancipation Day Set

On March 28,1959, the State Council of the People＇s Republic of China announced the dissolution of the local government of Tibet and reorganozation of the Preparatory Committe for Tibet Autonomous Region to exercise lhe powers of local government.     

China On Parade ——A Feast for 1.3 Billion People

ON October 1, 2009, the world＇s biggest birthday party was held in Tian anmen Square in central Beijing -200,000 people gathered to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the People＇s Republic of China. The rest of the public watched the live broadcast on TV or online, sharing the pride and confidence of a nation rejuvenating itself on its great joumey of opening-up and reform.     

Protection and Developmenl of Tibetan Culture

On September 25, 2008, the Information Office of the State Council of the People＇s Republic of China released an article entitled the ＂Protection and Development of Tibetan Culture.＂ The following is the main part of the text.