China has built the world's largest reporting network for infectious diseases and public health emergencies to ensure timely and accurate monitoring and treatment, a senior health official said Wednesday.
Senior lawmakers Friday stressed the importance of hastening fiscal system reforms in order to cope with economic difficulties.
Top auditor on Thursday warned of risks threatening economic development, calling for better management of finances and state-owned assets, as well as the sound implementation of macro-economic policies.
This year, the central government may be under great pressure to achieve the full-year target of 7-percent growth, Finance Minister Lou Jiwei said when elaborating on the report.
Money on officials' overseas trips totaled 1.95 billion yuan in 2012, 200 million yuan less than the budgeted figure, while 4.07 billion yuan was spent on vehicles, 281 million yuan less, and 1.41 billion yuan on receptions, 78 million yuan less, the report said.
Authorities are investigating morethan 630 people who allegedly committed economic crimes, the country's top auditor said Thursday.
Top auditor on Thursday warned that local governments must improve their debt management with the sharp increases in local debts.
Top auditor said Thursday that nearly 5.8 billion yuan (943 million U.S. dollars) in funds meant for low-incoming housing projects was embezzled last year.