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ISSUE 2 · 2015 《中国人大》对外版 NPC National People’s Congress of China CHINA LEARNS TO LOVE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Zhang Dejiang (C), chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, speaks at the BRICS Parliamen- tary Forum in Moscow, Russia, June 8. Li Tao 24 China learns to love vocational education Contents Special Report Supervision 24 6 China learns to love vocational Zhang Dejiang wraps up fruitful education trip to Russia, Republic of Korea and India 28 Blue collar education Vocational education requires a Legislation strong boost to supply skilled workers needed for smart manufacturing 18 Focus Chinese officials shall pledge allegiance to Constitution 32 20 Against the wishes of the majority China adopts new law on of Hong Kong people national security 36 Heading for stable growth Zhang Dejiang wraps up fruitful trip 6 to Russia, Republic of Korea and India China adopts new law 20 on national security ISSUE 2 · 2015 Economy Nationality 36 44 Heading for stable growth Legislation on Celestial Burial Improved economic structure initiated in Tibet and greater benefits for the NPC people usher in a new direction for China’s economy General Editorial Office Address: 23 Xijiaominxiang, People Xicheng District Beijing 100805,P.R.China Tel: (86-10)6309-8540 40 (86-10)8308-3891 Arken Imirbaki: Ethnic unity E-mail: [email protected] a lifeline ISSN 1674-3008 CN 11-5683/D COVER: Zhang Dejiang (2nd R), chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National Price:RMB35 People’s Congress, communicates with stu- Edited by The People’s Congresses Journal dents at Henan Medical Technician Institute Published by The People’s Congresses Journal in Central China’s Henan Province, April 12. Ma Zhancheng Printed by Beijing Zhong Ke Printing Co., Ltd. in China SPECIAL REPORT Zhang Dejiang (R), chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, meets Zhang Dejiang (L), meets with ROK President with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, June 9. Li Tao Park Geun-hye in Seoul, Republic of Korea, June 11. Xie Huanchi Zhang Dejiang wraps up fruitful trip to Russia, Republic of Korea and India rom June 7 to 16, 2015, Zhang Dejiang, chairman Promoting BRICS parliamentary of the Standing Committee of the National People’s cooperation in an all-around way Congress (NPC) of China, paid a friendly visit to FRussia, Republic of Korea and India at the invita- The successful convening of the BRICS Parliamentary Fo- tion of his foreign counterparts. In Russia, Zhang attended rum was an important step in the cooperation among BRICS the first meeting of China-Russia Parliamentary Coopera- member States. It was of great significance to enhance parlia- tion Committee and the BRICS Parliamentary Forum. Dur- mentary exchanges and cooperation among BRICS members, ing the trip, Zhang took part in altogether 47 events, mak- improve mutual understanding and friendship, and promote ing this trip an exhausting yet fruitful one. Zhang’s wife Xin the establishment of a more intimate, comprehensive and Shusen, Vice Chairman of NPC Standing Committee Wang solid partnership among BRICS members. This forum was Chen and an entourage of diplomatic personnel also par- first proposed by Russia and actively echoed by China, Bra- ticipated in the visit. zil, South Africa and India. On June 8, Zhang attended the 6 NATIONAL PEOPLE’S CONgRESS Of ChINA NPC Zhang Dejiang (L) meets with Indian President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi, India, June 15. Li Tao forum and delivered a keynote speech, the first appearance of Chinese top legislator in BRICS multilateral parliamentary The cooperation among BRICS activities. Chairwoman of Russia’s Federation Council Valen- members was in conformity with tina Matviyenko and State Duma Speaker Sergei Naryshkin presided over the two sessions of the forum. President of the the tide of times featuring peace, Brazilian Federal Senate Renan Calheiros, President of the Zhang Dejiang wraps up fruitful trip Chamber of Deputies of Brazil Eduardo Cunha, Chairwoman development, and win-win of South Africa’s National Council of Provinces Thandi cooperation, said Zhang Dejiang. Modise, Deputy Speaker of South Africa’s National Assem- bly Solomon Lechesa Tsenoli and Chairman of the External to Russia, Republic of Korea and India Affairs Committee of the Indian House of People Tharoor participated in the forum. Russian President Vladimir Putin beneficial cooperation and make joint efforts to address the conveyed his congratulations to the forum. challenges. Zhang said that cooperation among BRICS mem- During the forum, Zhang participated in diversified dip- bers was in conformity with the tide of times featuring peace, lomatic activities. In the first and second sessions, he made development, and win-win cooperation. With the guidance of remarks on dealing with global political and economic chal- BRICS summit mechanism, cooperation among the member lenges as well as enhancing BRICS parliamentary coopera- States has maintained a good momentum and scored fruitful tion, met with South African and Brazilian parliamentary achievements, which brings tangible benefits to the people leaders, called upon leaders of delegations and attended and makes positive contribution to world peace and develop- the welcome reception hosted by the Russian side. On both ment. BRICS cooperation faces new opportunities and un- multilateral and bilateral occasions, Zhang comprehensively precedented challenges. Therefore, member States should be explained the attitudes and positions of the Chinese side, had more confident and sober-minded, uphold the spirit of open- in-depth exchange of views with his foreign counterparts. ness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation, strengthen ex- In the background that the international political and eco- changes and cooperation, promote common development and nomic situation is undergoing continuous profound and com- play a constructive role in tackling global issues and promote plex changes, it was the greatest concern of all parties in the peace and development in the world. To that end, Zhang pro- meeting that how the BRICS members could deepen mutually posed four recommendations. First, BRICS members should ISSUE 2 · 2015 7 SPECIAL REPORT Zhang Dejiang speaks at the BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Moscow, Russia, June 8. Xie Huanchi jointly safeguard world peace, stability and international jus- tice; push the international order towards a fairer and more The visit achieved a complete reasonable direction. Second, BRICS members should make concerted efforts to promote common development, fulfill success in strengthening national rejuvenation and prosperity. Third, BRICS members unity, deepening mutual trust, should deepen pragmatic cooperation in all fields and strive to establish an interest community characterized by mutual promoting cooperation and benefit and win-win cooperation. Fourth, BRICS members should make joint efforts to optimize global economic gover- consolidating friendship. nance, promote common and balanced development between the developed and developing countries. States. Fourth, parliaments should forge effective platforms Friendly exchanges of legislative sectors are an important for friendly cooperation so as to promote the establishment part of BRICS cooperation. One theme of this forum was to of BRICS cooperation mechanism. further expand the forms and substance of BRICS parliamen- Chairman Zhang’s remarks were complimented and sup- tary cooperation. Chairman Zhang stressed that parliaments ported by the participating delegates who unanimously should firmly grasp the momentum, move towards the posi- vowed to protect the good momentum of BRICS cooperation, tive direction, make use of advantages of respective States, establish a more effective parliamentary platform within the strengthen exchanges and cooperation, and inject fresh air framework of BRICS, strengthen communication and coordi- and vitality into BRICS cooperation. Works should be done nation in multilateral parliamentary organizations and make in the following four aspects. First, parliaments should well greater contribution to the exchanges and cooperation among serve the general goals of BRICS cooperation so as to pro- BRICS members. The forum passed the Statement of the mote the partnership of member States. Second, parliaments First BRICS Parliamentary Forum. In the process of drafting should safeguard global peace and international rule of law and negotiation, the Chinese side made sufficient communi- so as to create a favorable environment for the development cations and consultations with other parties, proposed sug- of BRICS members. Third, parliaments should do a better job gestions and recommendations on substance as well as word- in sharing experiences regarding governance and administra- ings of the document, and made important contributions to tion so as to practice pragmatic cooperation among member the success of the forum. 8 NATIONAL PEOPle’s CoNGRESS OF CHINA NPC While meeting with Thandi Modise and Solomon Lechesa trust and increase support to each other. This served the fun- Tsenoli, Chairman Zhang pointed out that deepening BRICS damental interest of both countries and both peoples. China cooperation served the common interest of China and South had always been handling bilateral relations from the strate- Africa. China’s NPC is willing to reinforce its cooperation gic, global and long-term perspective, and was willing to join with the parliament of South Africa, including within