China will continue to severely punish those involved in separatist and terrorist activities this year, the Supreme People's Court said in its annual work report.
China Daily collected questions on issues that netizens care most about and solicited answers from political advisers, legislators and senior government officials.
As national legislators wrap up their annual gathering on Wednesday, I'm assessing the trail they will have left behind in Beijing during their 12-day stay.
Judicial authorities say the country has remained tough on corruption as it presses on with its anti-graft drive launched three years ago.
Recent cooperation between the United States and China in combating corruption is encouraging, according to David Firestein, vice-president of the East West Institute.
Authorities plan further development of the most popular game to drive growth and prepare the way for eventually hosting the FIFA World Cup.
The draft outline of the country's 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) is currently being reviewed by top legislators participating in the annual session of the 12th National People's Congress in Beijing.