The National People's Congress (in simplified Chinese 全国人民代表大会), abbreviated NPC, is the highest organ of state power. The Standing Committee of the NPC is the permanent organ of the NPC.
The term of office of the NPC and its Standing Committee is five years. The NPC gathers each year at the first quarter and is called by its Standing Committee.
Since 1954, the People's Republic of China has convened 11 National People's Congresses. >>more
China will allow the market to play a bigger role in economic innovation, Premier Li Keqiang said. >>more
Chinese monetary authorities will face a policy dilemma in the coming weeks. >>more
China's top prosecuting authority is looking into revising a regulation that limits access to juvenile criminal records. >>more
Top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng met with delegates of the HK-based Chinese General Chamber of Commerce. >>more
Prices of farm produce in 36 major Chinese cities declined for the third consecutive week, official data showed on Monday. >>more

- The 4th China-Europe High-Level Political Parties Forum
- The forum will be held on April 22-23, 2013 in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China.
- Clean Party, Strong Governance
- It is the consistent stand of the CPC and the Chinese government to resolutely punish and effectively prevent corruption, and endeavor to build a clean government.
