Deputies from the municipalities under direct central control, provinces, autonomous regions, and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are appointed to a five-year term through “democratic consultations.” The NPC’s permanently acting body is the Standing Committee, consisting of six members. The new ...
Here, the wall is simply a wall, a marker rather than a defensive structure, but part of a system of widely spaced garrisons where the Han army kept watch on its westernmost borders. Alongside the wall are beacon towers, built from the same layers of pounded yellow earth. Fires were lit...
WELLINGTON, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- National Museum of New Zealand launched Thursday the landmark exhibition of Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality. The exhibition features eight warriors standing 180 cm tall, and two full-size horses from the famous terracotta army, as well as two half-...
The members of the Standing Committee of the Politburo in March 2017 were: Xi Jinping (General Secretary); Li Keqiang; Zhang Dejiang; Yu Zhengsheng; Liu Yunshan; Wang Qishan; Zhang Gaoli. Chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee: Zhang Dejiang. Government Website: http://...
Itsmost famous attractionsis the rather recently discoveredTerracotta Army, the protectors of the tomb of the first emperor of China. The site of the ancient Daming Palace includes some original structures and some reconstructions that were only opened to the public in recent years. ...
Still standing proud in excellent condition thanks to diligent restoration efforts, Xi’an City Wall is considered one of the finest examples of the advanced defense system which developed in China and the world at the time of its construction over 1,400 years ago. Like all monuments in China...
Standing as one of the 10 top attractions of China, the Terracotta Army and Horses is definitely a "must-see" scenic spot of the age-old city of Xi'an, the "Eastern Peace". This large-scale underground military museum is recognized today as one of the most significant archeological excava...
Since it is such a unique place, it can be difficult and overwhelming to pack for China. So, I put together this essential checklist, including an important section onwhat to wear in China. Get ready for a journey in all senses. Be sure to bring an open heart and mind, patience, and...
the classic multitool, the Swiss Army Knife In the SPC’s bureaucratic language contained in the SPC’s press release, the document “coordinates the precise efforts in all areas of the judiciary” (统筹司法各领域精准发力” ). In plain language, it means that measures across all relevant area...