China's modernization has become a popular topic in recent years., Dduring an exclusive interview with China News Network, Professor Swaran Singh, who teaches International Relations at Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi) and currently a visiting professor with University of British Columbia (Vancouver), gave his ideas on this topic, as well as topics on the global economy and China's roles in global governance.

China has released a plan on reforming Party and State institutions, a move that will help improve national governance efficiency and tackle risks and challenges in order to promote high-quality development.

China's modernization embraces the masses while balancing development with the harmony of nature, setting an example for the world.

The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council have released a plan on reforming Party and state institutions, and issued a circular demanding the faithful implementation of the plan.

Premier Li Qiang chaired an executive meeting of the State Council on Tuesday as the new leadership of China's Cabinet assumed its responsibilities.

Zhao Leji, newly elected chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), visited staff with Chinese media organizations and thanked all journalists engaging in the coverage of the NPC session.

Zhao Leji, China's newly elected chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the national legislature, on Tuesday stressed upholding and improving the system of people's congresses.

During the just-concluded "two sessions," the world kept a close eye on how the annual event would devise China's development and promote its people's well-being for the years ahead.

China will embrace a talent dividend to boost economic development, while the implementation of the employment-first policy remains one of the government's top priorities to stabilize the job market, said Premier Li Qiang.

President Xi Jinping said on Monday that the people's trust is the biggest motivation that drives him to march on and is a great responsibility that he shoulders.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for forming a mighty force for building a great modern socialist country and advancing national rejuvenation.

China's future breakthroughs in much-needed technological advances such as high-end semiconductors and chips will be underpinned by its inputs into research in basic science.

Opening-up is a basic State policy of China, and no matter how the external situation evolves the country will stay firmly committed to pursuing the policy, Li Qiang said at his first news conference as premier on Monday.

Continued efforts should be made to invest more in basic research, which serves as the basis for advancing innovation and technology, and high-quality economic growth, according to the Shanghai delegates attending the two sessions in Beijing.

China will make further efforts to enable private entrepreneurs to grow and thrive, and the country's private enterprises will enjoy a better environment and broader development space, Premier Li Qiang said on Monday.

China's new premier on Monday voiced full confidence in the country's economic outlook despite challenges and pledged to further expand opening up regardless of external changes.

The 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, concluded its first session Monday morning.

The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, concluded its first standing committee meeting on Monday.