ISSUE 4 · 2019 《中国人大》对外版 NPC National People’s Congress of China RING IN 2020 ACHIEVING FIRST CENTENARY GOAL President Xi Jinping delivers 2020 New Year speech, vowing to achieve first centenary goal 2 NATIONAL PEOPle’s CoNGRESS OF CHINA President Xi Jinping on December 31 erty by the end of 2019, Xi said. delivered a New Year speech in Beijing to He highlighted advances in science ring in 2020, pledging to achieve the first and technology. Chang’e-4 probe made a President Xi Jinping delivers 2020 New Year centenary goal of building a moderately historic landing on the moon’s far side; prosperous society in all respects in the the Long March-5 Y3 carrier rocket was “milestone” year. successfully launched; polar icebreaker speech, vowing to achieve first centenary goal Xi pledged to lift all rural residents liv- Xuelong 2 set sail on its maiden voyage to ing below the current poverty line out of the Antarctic. poverty and eliminate poverty in all poor A new batch of pilot free trade zones counties. were established, the Shanghai Pilot Free “The year of 2020 is crucial in winning Trade Zone was expanded, the science the anti-poverty battle,” Xi said. “The and technology innovation board was clarion has sounded. We must work to- launched smoothly, and over 2 trillion gether and work hard... to secure a victo- yuan of taxes and fees have been cut over ry in the battle against poverty.” the year. Xi also extended best wishes to Hong Xi noted solid reform progress in na- Kong and Hong Kong compatriots. tional defense and armed forces. A grand “The situation in Hong Kong has been military parade took place on the Nation- everybody’s concern over the past few al Day. The first Chinese-built aircraft months,” said Xi. carrier was commissioned. “Without a harmonious and stable envi- “The most memorable moment of ronment, how can there be a home where 2019 was the celebrations for the 70th people can live and work happily!” Xi said. anniversary of the founding of the Peo- “We sincerely hope for the best for Hong ple’s Republic of China,” said Xi, adding Kong and Hong Kong compatriots.” that the sheer force of patriotism was felt A prosperous and stable Hong Kong is by the people. the aspiration of Hong Kong compatriots, Xi said over the year he traced the as well as the expectation of the people of routes of China’s revolution. “Our original the motherland, he said. aspiration and mission are our inexhaust- Noting that there are both peaceful ible source of motivation during our Long and eventful times in history, Xi said that March of the new era.” “we are not afraid of winds and rains, or “As usual, no matter how busy I was, I any kind of difficulties.” spent time visiting people in the country- He said China will unswervingly follow side,” Xi went on to recollect his interac- the path of peaceful development, safe- tion with the people during the year. guard world peace and promote common Xi mentioned the names of individuals development. among many ordinary people who, he “We stand ready to join hands with said, “touched us deeply” over the past people around the world to actively build year. the Belt and Road, push for the building Xi highlighted a series of events China of a community with a shared future for hosted over the year including the second humanity, and work tirelessly to create a Belt and Road Forum for International better future for humanity,” Xi said. Cooperation, the Beijing International “In 2019, we sweated and we toiled as Horticultural Exhibition, the Conference we pressed ahead with concrete efforts on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations and the for achievements,” Xi said in his speech, second China International Import Expo. summarizing the progress made in 2019. Xi said he met with leaders of many China’s gross domestic product (GDP) countries over the year, sharing with is expected to near 100 trillion yuan (14.37 them China’s proposals, promoting trillion US dollars) while its per capita friendships and enhancing consensus. GDP is expected to reach 10,000 US dol- The number of countries China has lars in 2019, the president noted. established diplomatic relations with has Key progress has been made in efforts reached 180, according to Xi. President Xi Jinping delivers a to forestall and defuse major risks, carry “We have friends in every corner of the New Year speech to extend New out targeted poverty alleviation, and pre- world,” he said. Year greetings to all Chinese and best wishes to friends all over the vent and control pollution. Wrapping up his speech, Xi said “let’s world in Beijing on December 31, Around 340 poor counties across Chi- seize the day and live it to the full and 2019. Xinhua na will get rid of poverty and more than greet the arrival of the year 2020 to- 10 million people will be lifted out of pov- gether.” (Xinhua) ISSUE 4 · 2019 3 6 New era, shared future Contents 2nd CIIE Macao’s 20th Return Anniversary 29 NPC handles 8,160 suggestions 6 submitted to the 2nd annual 20 legislative session New era, shared future Biggest improvement witnessed 8 22 Openness and cooperation for a Upholding, improving ‘one country, Legislation shared future two systems’ urged 12 24 Embracing the world Rightful reunion 30 Getting closer to long-expected civil 16 code Playing a bigger role Special Reports 31 Civil code milestone for rule of law 28 32 Chairman Li Zhanshu calls for new New law to better protect contributions to China-Russia relations ‘mother river’ Yangtze 4 NATIONAL PEOPle’s CoNGRESS OF CHINA 24 Rightful reunion New law to better protect 30 Getting closer to long-expected civil code 32 ‘mother river’ Yangtze ISSUE 4 · 2019 Supervision 38 34 Show a real Tibet to the world Nearly 1,500 regulations filed with In-depth NPC for review NPC 40 35 From the people, for the people General Editorial Further tackling social relief system Office Address: 23 Xijiaominxiang, misconduct, helping combat absolute China’s Goal for 2020 Xicheng District Beijing poverty 100805,P.R.China Tel: (86-10)6309-8540 Focus 42 (86-10)8308-3891 Achieving moderately prosperous E-mail: [email protected] society in 2020 36 ISSN 1674-3008 A typical double standard on count- 44 CN 11-5683/D er-terrorism issues Seeds of change Price:RMB35 COVER: President Xi Jinping delivers a New Year Edited by The People’s Congresses Journal 37 speech to extend New Year greetings to all Chinese Published by The People’s Congresses Journal Stop interfering in China’s internal and best wishes to friends all over the world in Bei- Printed by Beijing Zhong Ke Printing Co., Ltd. in China affairs jing on December 31, 2019. Ju Peng ISSUE 4 · 2019 5 2ND CIIE New Era, Shared Future The 2nd China International Import Expo (CIIE) was held at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on November 5-11, 2019. President Xi Jinping attend- ed the opening ceremony and related activities of the 2nd CIIE and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum, delivering a keynote speech. Compared with last year, the 2nd CIIE is larger in scale, with more exhibits and more participating enterprises. It represents a major initiative of the Chinese government to firmly support trade liberalization and economic globalization, and to open its markets to the world, which is conducive to economic and trade exchanges and cooperation among all countries and promoting global trade and world economic growth. The 2nd CIIE concluded on November 10, 2019. The total volume of intentional purchase reached $71.13 billion on the basis of one year’s term, up 23 percent than that of the previous year. A total of 910,000 entries were made during the six-day event, according to statistics. 6 NATIONAL PEOPle’s CoNGRESS OF CHINA Spectators take a photo in front of the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center on November 8, 2019. The second China International Import Expo was held in Shanghai on November 5-10, 2019. Jin Liwang ISSUE 4 · 2019 7 2ND CIIE Openness and cooperation for a shared future Keynote speech by Xi Jinping, president of the People’s Republic of China, at the opening ceremony of the second China International Import Expo Shanghai, November 5, 2019 President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech, titled Openness and Coopera- tion for a Shared Future, at the opening ceremony of the second China Interna- tional Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai on November 5, 2019. The CIIE was held at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center. Ju Peng 8 NATIONAL PEOPle’s CoNGRESS OF CHINA Your excellency President Emmanuel Macron, own interest above the common interest of all. We must have Your excellencies Prime Minister Andrew Holness, Prime a more open mindset and take more open steps, and work Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Prime Minister Ana Brn- together to make the pie of the global market even bigger. We abic, need to strengthen the mechanisms for sharing benefits glob- Your excellencies Speakers of Parliament, ally, and explore new ways of international cooperation. The Your excellencies Heads of International Organizations, goal is to give more impetus to economic globalization and Your excellencies Heads of Delegations, remove impediments as much as we could. Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, For that to happen, I want to propose the following: Friends, First, let us work together to build an open world econo- In this lovely season tinted with deep autumn hues, it gives my through cooperation.