The opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 5, 2026. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]
China to boost elderly care and silver economy amid aging population
China plans to expand the supply of elderly care services, develop human resources among seniors, and vigorously cultivate the silver economy this year as part of efforts to tackle an aging society, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
China to accelerate push for science and technology self-reliance in 2026
China will accelerate efforts to achieve greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology in 2026, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
China has decided to extend its visa waiver policy to ordinary passport holders from Canada and the United Kingdom starting from Feb 17.
Forty-one new port-of-entry duty-free shops have been established nationwide, with Xiamen Xiang'an International Airport, Xiamen Wutong Passenger Wharf, and Xiamen International Cruise Center included on the list.
