Han Jun has been appointed head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, according to a decision adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the top legislature, on Friday.
China will progressively raise the statutory retirement age in next 15 years starting from 2025, after conducting thorough research of the nation's current population structure and people's health condition, with the move aiming to facilitate more reasonable and better use of human resources.
Lawmakers on Friday voted to adopt a revised National Defense Education Law.
Lawmakers on Friday adopted a decision on amending the Statistics Law in a bid to prevent data fraud more effectively.
Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, presides over the closing meeting of the 11th session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept 13, 2024. [Xinhua/Li Tao]
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday signed a presidential order to award national medals and national honorary titles to 15 individuals on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
China will ramp up efforts to enhance childcare services by increasing the number of slots nationwide and cultivating more professional talent, according to a report recently presented at a session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.
China is planning to establish a legal framework to boost elderly care targeting seniors with disabilities to meet surging demands in a rapidly aging society, said Lu Zhiyuan, minister of civil affairs.