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The elegant new spokesperson vs. the steadfast old cultural icon

Today is Lei Feng Day, but there’s an elegant and amiable woman who stole his thunder on China’s newspaper front pages today. Who would you put on your front page today? There’s the elegant, amiable, humble, eloquent and female new … Continue reading

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“Red descendants” at this year’s “two sessions”

The annual session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), dubbed China’s leading political advisory body, commenced at the Great Hall of the People on Tiananmen Square in Beijing yesterday, and will run until 12 April. Traditionally held concurrently … Continue reading

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Should Chinese political delegates wear $2,000 suits?

A photo montage is being circulated on Sina Weibo that shows Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) delegate Li Xiaolin wearing an Emilio Pucci blazer and pants suit contrasted against a group of raggedy village children. Li Xiaolin is currently … Continue reading

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A bold front-page layout at the People’s Daily

The paper breaks with six years of March 6 layout tradition.

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“China Confidence”

Shenyang Evening News’ front design featuring Premier Wen Jiabao delivering government report at the “two sessions”.

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Singing the National Anthem aloud

NPC representatives are required to sing the national anthem aloud instead of just standing still.

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It’s not easy for a migrant worker in the legislature

Window of the South interviews Hu Xiaoyan, an NPC delegate who represents the migrant worker functional constituency.

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Some complaints about the National People’s Congress

Reactions to the NPC and migrant worker delegates.

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An interview with Chairman Mao’s grandson

An interview with Chairman Mao’s grandson, Mao Xinyu, new member of the CPPCC and traditional Chinese medicine enthusiast.

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Danwei Picks: Reporting the NPC

Pollution from solar energy; the Nu River dam; Danone vs. Wahaha cont’d; the story of George Hogg;

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