China's top legislature concludes annual session
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The first session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature,?held its closing meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
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China's newly-elected president Xi Jinping addresses the closing meeting of the first session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC). |
NPC deputies adopted the government work report, the 2013 plan for national economic and social development, the country's 2013 budget,?the work report of the 11th NPC Standing Committee, the work report of the Supreme People's Court?and the work report of the Supreme People's Procuratorate at the meeting.??
The newly-elected Chinese Premier Li Keqiang?hosted a press conference at the Great Hall of the People after the conclusion of the NPC annual session. [More about the press conference]
China's new state leadership has taken shape with the president, top legislator, premier, cabinet ministers, senior military leaders and judicial leaders all installed. [Who's who in China's new leadership]
Here are the highlights of the closing meeting:
??President vows to bring benefits to people in realizing 'Chinese dream'
Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to rely on the people and bring benefit to the people in achieving the "Chinese dream."
? President Xi pledges resolute fight against corruption
China's newly-elected president Xi Jinping pledged Sunday to resolutely fight against corruption and other misconduct in all manifestations and always preserve the political integrity of Communists.
? Top legislator vows to promote socialist democracy, rule of law
China's newly-installed parliament will dutifully fulfill its obligations to promote socialist democracy and the rule of law, and safeguard the authority of the Constitution, top legislator Zhang Dejiang said on Sunday.
• President vows to press ahead with 'Chinese dream'
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged on Sunday to make arduous efforts to achieve the "Chinese dream."
? President Xi salutes his predecessor Hu Jintao
Newly-elected Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday saluted his predecessor Hu Jintao, saying Hu deserves heartfelt gratitude and respects for his outstanding contribution to the country over the past decade.
• Xi Jinping vows to fulfill duties as China's president
Newly-elected Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Sunday to honestly fulfill his duties given by the Constitution, saying his election means "glorious mission" and "profound responsibilities."
