China's New President Xi Jinping Vows To Press Ahead with "Chinese DREAM"

BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) — The annual session of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) concluded Sunday with a promise of “Chinese dream” for the country’s 1.3 billion people. The catchword has drawn global attention because it is of great significance to the whole world. The “Chinese dream,” put forth by Chinese President Xi Jinping, is to build a moderately prosperous society and realize national rejuvenation by sustaining growth through deepening reforms and transforming growth pattern. It is a dream of national strength and prosperity, and happiness of the people. Kwame Owino, chief executive officer of the Institute of Economic Affairs of Kenya, said the “Chinese dream” has given priority to improving people’s well-being and it is a new development pattern worth learning from.

Cultural heritage protection faces challenges in China

WUXI, Jiangsu, April 11 (Xinhua) — Rapid large-scale urbanization and improper countryside development are the main challenges facing cultural heritage protection in China, experts said Wednesday at a forum in east China’s Jiangsu province. Hundreds…