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?NPC deputy proposes formation of merged gov't data center

A deputy to the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) calls for a new government data center to consolidate information from different sources and make it accessible to organizations and individuals.

?CPPCC member: Preserve heritage while fighting poverty

A political advisor appealed in Beijing on Monday for China to pay closer attention to preserving rural cultural heritage in efforts to alleviate poverty.

Jackie Chan donates personal heritage collection

Kung fu star Jackie Chan has donated historic buildings and antiques from his personal collection to make a cultural education base, the actor announced on Monday at an annual session of China's top advisory body in Beijing.

NPC deputy: Free trade ports require rigorous, wise planning

China's free trade ports must be constructed with prudent and rigorous attention, said Huang Maoxing, a deputy to the 13th NPC and the dean of the School of Economics at Fujian Normal University.

NPC deputy calls for upgrading medical services

Healthcare services need to be upgraded and redistributed to meet people's growing demand in the new era, said Li Weimin, a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress (NPC), on Monday.

Perceptions of China grow positive

A Gallup survey published earlier this month found that 53 percent of Americans view China favorably, demonstrating a marked increase over the past two years.

?Better legislation contributes to China's economic growth

The improvement in China's legislation has contributed to the development of the socialist market economy, said Pan Yue, a NPC deputy and a professor from Xiamen University.

CPPCC member proposes 'green fence' for Danjiangkou Reservoir

Zhang Yazhong, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) national committee and vice chairman of the CPPCC Henan provincial committee, suggested building a "green fence" to safeguard the water of Danjiangkou Reservoir, the water source of the central route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, through the proper disposal and recycling of straw and household waste in rural areas.

Astronaut reveals struggles behind space missions

Chinese astronaut Yang Liwei revealed some of the hardships behind the country's space missions at an annual session of the top political advisory body on Saturday in Beijing.

Singer urges preservation of ethnic minorities' heritage

A Pumi minority folk singer said in Beijing on Saturday that she hopes China will protect and record the cultural heritage of less-represented ethnic groups.