The abbot of the Shaolin Temple has proposed protecting Buddhist heritage, but declined to comment on the fate of his commercially-run temple.
Zhang Huijun, president of the Beijing Film Academy and a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, said domestic films could withstand the upcoming wave of Hollywood blockbusters and there was no need to worry about the market.
A new promo video featuring Chinese culture made its debut on the screen overlooking Times Square in New York earlier this month.
China should encourage its companies to help promote its rich culture worldwide, lawmakers and political advisers said.
China is planning to open more Confucius Institutes to teach traditional Chinese medicine overseas.
"The scarcity of male teachers may cause boy students to lack masculinity," said a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Weng Guoxing.
Lawmakers and political advisors have called for various efforts for poverty alleviation, including stipulation of dedicated law and coordinated efforts in different fields.
NPC deputies urged the government to narrow the gap between urban and rural cultural development and encourage more cultural workers to get engaged in China's countryside.
China has set a target of completing a space mission of "100 rockets, 100 satellites" during the five years between 2011 and 2015.
An expert urged Chinese consumers to rethink the cuisine culture that emphasizes "color, smell, and taste" as a measure to promote food safety.
The top legislature plans to improve laws in the cultural sector as the country throws unprecedented weight behind the development of culture.
China's most renowned Buddhist attraction, Shaolin Temple, is planning to open overseas branches "when conditions mature".
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