The 18th CPC Central Committee, composed of more than 200 senior Party officials, will convene its third plenum from November 9 to 12 to discuss major economic and social issues concerning comprehensive reform.
Roadmap for China's future reform
Roadmap for China's future reform
Marketization the key to economic system reform
As the third plenary session of 18th CPC Central Committee was kicked off on Saturday, residents and visitors in Beijing flocked to the square to soak up the atmosphere.
Premier Li said the reform should respect farmers' willingness and the most important purpose of reform is to ensure the well-being of farmers.
Central ministries sent a stern message about the implementation of a key State Council document aimed at tackling excess industrial capacity.
Premier Li Keqiang vowed to help flood-stricken residents rebuild their homes in Tongjiang, Heilongjiang province, on Monday.
President Xi Jinping visited Hunan province on Sunday to inspect poverty alleviation efforts.
Ahead of the Communist Party's much awaited plenum, expectations are high that the meeting will provide the future reform agenda and clear the decks for sustainable, balanced development.
President Xi on Saturday said China is confident of a sustainable and healthy economic growth and it will further the reform and opening up drive.
A resident flies a kite in the smoggy Beijing November 2, 2013.[
Premier Li urged local authorities on Friday to follow the central government's lead in reforming government functions — to allow the market to have a bigger say, and provide a better service for the public.